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Seasonal Park Ranger - Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR)

Empire, Michigan, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.18/hr - $31.43/hr

1+ years exp

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is seeking a Seasonal Park Ranger in Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR). The primary purpose of this uniformed position is to perform a variety of park ranger duties associated with preventing search and rescue incidents from occurring in park units managed by the National Park Service.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the park's All-Hazard Incident Management Team by responding to incidents that may include search and rescue, emergency medical services, special law enforcement operations, or natural disasters

Participate in operational assessments and help prepare for unplanned and/or emergent incidents

Respond to emergency medical calls including trail response, ground/hasty searches, motor vehicle accidents, and helicopter rescues; provide advanced patient care and transportation as part of a comprehensive EMS response, conduct field treatment until definitive care is provided by a higher-trained medical provider

Patrol park resources to include backcountry and wilderness areas, trails, shorelines, and campgrounds; provide visitors with information and education to facilitate safe visitor use of park resources; identify and report violations of regulations concerning the use of protected or public lands

Educate park visitors about a variety of subjects including hazards in the park and how to avoid them, backcountry safety, preparedness, safe hiking and what to do in the case of an emergency, recreational opportunities, park resources and its natural and cultural history

Will train, mentor, and coach lower-graded employees, partners, volunteers, interns, and the public with informal and formal training regarding PSAR-related policies, practices, processes, etc

Review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the implementation of PSAR-related systems, processes, and procedures

Performs more complex operational assignments, requiring initiative and resourcefulness to carry out day to day planning and execution, or to oversee the execution of operational assignments

Manage the preventive search and rescue volunteer program and provide leadership and direction to volunteers. Participate as a member of the parks technical rescue team

Qualification

Emergency Medical ResponderSearchRescueNatural Resource ManagementLaw EnforcementTechnical CompetenceInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationAttention to Detail

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

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

Drug Testing: 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

Medical Certification: Must possess a certificate for Emergency Medical Responder (or higher level) by the National Registry or be able to obtain certification by entrance on duty date

You will be required to maintain EMS Credential

Driver's License: 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

Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs Emergency Medical Services, and as such, you must be able to possess Emergency Medical Responder certification issued by National Registry

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service

EDUCATION: Have successfully completed one (1) year of graduate level study in directly related fields

Combination: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience