USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Park Ranger (River Patrol)
El Dorado Hills, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $73K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Park Ranger (River Patrol) to join the Bureau of Land Management in El Dorado Hills, CA. The role involves responding to emergency situations, patrolling facilities, advising visitors on safety, and developing interpretive programs while ensuring compliance with regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responds to emergency situations, including swift river rescue and administering first aid. Safely row a 15-16 foot raft in whitewater rapids rated on the International Scale from Class III to V
Patrols and inspects facilities ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. Conducts safety inspections and records visitor-related incidents
Advises visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, amenities available, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities. Prepares recreation areas/sites for visitor use, to include planning, operation, and required maintenance
Develops interpretive programs, conducting independent and in-depth research of topics. Monitors condition of sites and natural/cultural resources; ensuring protection of property from natural depredation
Works with the public to provide information, conduct permit compliance and safety inspections, and conduct river patrols. Ensures facilities and customer use areas are free of visible safety hazards
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands
Direct Deposit Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination
Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement
You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position
An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position
May require a one year probationary period
You must have the skill and expertise to safely row a 15-16 foot raft in whitewater rapids rated on the International Scale from Class III to V
You must demonstrate knowledge of whitewater rescue techniques to include swift water swimming, recognition of swift water hazards, knowledge of shallow and deep water crossings, and rescue problems
You must demonstrate the ability to lift and move objects weighting over 50 pounds
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity
Your experience must include navigating through Class III-V whitewater rapids
Preferred
Successful completion of one full academic year of graduate education related to the occupation (i.e. related course work)
A combination of experience and education to meet total experience
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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