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USAJOBS · 4 weeks ago

Seasonal Park Ranger (Whitewater Rescue)

Beaver, West Virginia, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $52K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Park Ranger (Whitewater Rescue) for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This role involves promoting safe river use, performing search and rescue operations, and maintaining the park's watercraft and equipment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Safety patrols, rescue and recovery, and education in safe boating practices and etiquette

Monitor for compliance of camping regulations, sanitation and refuse, and resource stewardship along remote river shoreline camping and recreation areas accessed only by boat

Involved in extensive contact with heavy commercial boating activities, as well as increasingly numbers of private boaters and overnight boat campers

River equipment utilized includes paddle and oar-powered rafts, motorized catarafts, duckies and kayaks

Will work closely with land-based Visitor Use Assistants & commissioned law enforcement rangers in managing riparian river zone recreation and resource stewardship efforts throughout all river segments of the park

Responsible for training and maintenance of river skills for all Ranger Division personnel assigned collateral river responsibilities

Assists others in safely planning and engaging in potentially high-risk recreational sports

Provides general planning information, safety suggestions and park regulations

Responsible for responding to emergencies either personally or via obtaining appropriate assistance, and for providing basic first aid

Creates bulletin board displays, temporary exhibits, and other non-personal interpretive services

Creates interpretive props, worksheets, and other visual aids and written information

Assists with program administration, including record-keeping and correspondence

Qualification

Emergency Medical Responder certificationCommercial Whitewater Trip Leader certificationMotorboat Operator certificationTechnical river rescuesInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingOral Communication

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Pre-employment physical is required

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

DRUG TEST: You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

VEHICLE OPERATION: You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle

UNIFORM: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided

WORK SCHEDULE: You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime

MEDICAL CERTIFICATION: You will be required to possess a current Emergency Medical Responder certification

You will be required to possess a current Commercial Whitewater Trip Leader certification for the state of WV or equivalency as determined by the NPS

Due to the rigorous duties involved, a Moderate Duty Work Capacity Test is required prior to employment. This test consists of being able to walk 2 miles carrying a pack with 25 pounds within 30 minutes. Incumbent will be participating in search and rescue operations

You will be required to possess or obtain a current Department of Interior Motorboat Operator certification

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: 1) park guide or tour leader; 2) law enforcement or investigative work; 3) archaeological or historical preservation research work; 4) forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; 5) management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; 6) or other similar work. YOU MUST INCLUDE HOURS PER WEEK WORKED

EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in a related field. Related course work are subjects such as natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. YOU MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS

Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. To combine education and the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent) Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts and detail experience in resume. YOU MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Quality ranking factors are knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) identified on the vacancy announcement for the positions to be filled, that could be expected to significantly enhance performance in a position, but unlike selective factors, are not essential for satisfactory performance. Answering these questions on the occupational questionnaire will not screen you out if you do not possess these skills / certifications

The selectee serves as a Park Ranger (Whitewater Rescue). The selectee must possess or be able to possess the ability to navigate and train others in the navigation of hazardous whitewater in the New and Gauley Rivers by oar-powered and motorized watercraft without assistance of supervision. Proficiency in performing technical river rescues is also required of the incumbent. Incumbent will be participating in search and rescue operations and therefore is required to possess or obtain a first responder or advanced first aid certification