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These positions are located in Rocky Mountain National Park, in the Interpretation & Education Division as a Park Ranger Interpreter/EMT, primarily at a high elevation (11,800 ft ) visitor center.
These positions may be filled for a six-month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2024.
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11/15/2023 to 11/29/2023
$20.01 - $20.01 per hour
GS 5
No
No
Not required
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Temporary - Not-to-exceed 1039 hours.
Multiple Schedules - Work schedule is dependent on the position.
Competitive
None
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Yes
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This position works in the Division of Interpretation and Education as a Park Ranger Interpreter/EMT with responsibilities for visitor orientation and information, interpretation, and emergency medical services. Must possess a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician or higher certification valid through October 31, 2024.
Primary duties include staffing the park's busiest visitor center (often with more than 3,000 visitors/day), answering questions to help visitors plan safe and memorable visits, operating cash registers, and being the initial contact for accident and emergency reporting. For at least 3 days per week, this work is performed at the Alpine Visitor Center which is at an elevation of 11,800 feet. This position is also responsible for conducting basic research to present thematic interpretative programs (orientation talks, guided hikes, formal talks, demonstrations, and Power Point programs) on a variety of topics including wildlife biology, botany, forest ecology, geology, history, and weather, using a variety of basic interpretive techniques. This position will develop and/or use written program outlines and are expected to meet NPS standards for interpretation. Park Ranger Interpreter/EMTs also hike park trails and staff overlooks to answer visitor questions and provide informal interpretation. This position must be skilled at working effectively with all ages, children through adult, and with visitors from very diverse backgrounds. The ability to foster positive relationships with co-workers and partners, and to professionally represent the National Park Service to the public is essential. In addition, this position provides emergency medical treatment at the EMT level of certification or higher to visitors and employees at the Alpine Visitor Center. This includes conducting thorough patient assessments, making decisions for patient care, and completing proper documentation. Situational awareness, the ability to think quickly during stressful situations, and a desire to support park emergency operations are essential to this component of the job.
The work done by Park Ranger Interpreter/EMTs through effective visitor information, orientation, and interpretive and educational programs encourages safe and sustainable use of park resources, the development of a personal stewardship ethic, and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources for present and future generations. Work of this position is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather from snow, wind, rain, to sun and heat.
Physical Demands: The work involves extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough or uneven surfaces or inclines, carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, etc at elevations between 7500 to 12,500ft.
Work Environment: The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, e.g. high or low temperatures, confined spaces, or adverse weather conditions.
Area Information: Established on January 29, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. The park embraces 415 square miles of pristine, uninhabited mountains in north-central Colorado and, as such, is one of the most spectacular, yet easily accessible high mountain areas in North America. With elevations ranging from 7,800 feet at park headquarters to 14,259 feet at the summit of Longs Peak, the park has glacier-sculptured valleys, rugged gorges, alpine lakes, and vast areas of alpine tundra. Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved continuous road in the United States, stays above tree line for 11 miles and reaches 12,183 feet in elevation. Elk, deer, bighorn sheep, moose, coyotes, and smaller animals are found throughout the park, as well as threatened and endangered species, such as the Greenback Cutthroat Trout and Boreal Toad. Due to the park's easy accessibility to the Front Range communities of Colorado, Rocky experiences over 4 million visitors annually. This position will be filled on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The nearest community is Estes Park, CO, which has K-12 schools, a post office, restaurants, medical facilities, and grocery stores. Denver, CO which has a major airport, cultural events, and several professional sports teams is a two hour drive away.
Limited government housing may be available.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
The employees of the National Park Service (NPS) care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916,the NPS has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at anytime without notification.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
The National Park Service has determined that most temporary positions are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. However, some positions may be able to telework based on the nature of the work.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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2023:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2023:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/758324200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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