USAJOBS · 2 days ago
Seasonal Park Ranger (Climbing)
Moose, Wyoming, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19.52/hr - $24.18/hr
1+ years expGrand Teton National Park is seeking a Seasonal Park Ranger (Climbing) to provide emergency medical services and conduct climbing patrols in a challenging alpine environment. The role involves leading climbing activities, educating visitors on safety and regulations, and managing backcountry impacts.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide Emergency Medical Services in both front country and remote backcountry settings. Utilize the Incident Command System (ICS) during emergency response efforts. Conduct climbing patrols, searches, and rescues in a high alpine environment. Climb un-roped in 4th and easy 5th class alpine terrain
Lead technical ice climbing routes at WI3/AI3 or harder and technical alpine climbing routes at 5.9 or harder (5.7 or harder for GS-05). Lead (or participate if at the GS-05 level) others during helicopter rescues and during high-angle, technical rope rescue in an alpine environment. Lead others (or participate if at the GS-05 level) during lost-person incidents in backcountry settings
Respond to emergency incidents carrying equipment loads of up to 50 pounds at elevations up to 14,000 feet and perform ground searches that require hiking long distances (up to 20 miles in a day) in mountainous terrain. Perform technical and non-technical carry-outs of patients in backcountry settings. Work with helicopters in mountain search and rescue operations including short-haul operations
Provide climbing route and conditions information to visitors and issue backcountry permits and educate visitors on permit regulations, wilderness ethics and leave no trace practices
Manage backcountry impacts by monitoring, evaluating and mitigating potential resource degradation issues
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work
You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
As these positions require search and rescue and emergency response, 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
As these positions require operation of a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you
Applicants must be at least 18 years old
To be considered for this position at the GS-05 level, applicants must have led or shared leads on at least one Grade III 5.7 (or higher) traditional rock climb. Applicants must also have led or shared leads on at least one ice climb rated, at minimum, Water Ice 3 (WI3) or Alpine Ice 3 (AI3)
To be considered for this position at the GS-07 level, applicants must have led or shared leads on at least five Grade IV 5.9 (or higher) traditional rock climbs. Applicants must also have led or shared leads on ice climbs rated, at minimum, Water Ice 3 (WI3) or Alpine Ice 3 (AI3), and aid climbs rated Aid 2 (A2) or Clean Aid 2 (C2)
In addition to the mandatory selective placement factors/requirements listed above, to qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must demonstrate that you possess either the specialized experience and/or the education as described below
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). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position
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
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above
In addition to the mandatory selective placement factors/requirements listed above, to qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must demonstrate that you possess either the specialized experience and/or the education as described below
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors)
Successful completion of at least one full academic year of graduate education related to the occupation
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above
You must include transcripts to receive credit for education
Benefits
Government housing is available as these positions require occupancy of government quarters.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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