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This announcement has been extended to: 05/17/2024.

These positions are located within the Intermountain Region.

One position is the Green River District Rangeroverseeing the Visitor & Resource Protection Division on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument at Jensen, UT.
One position is located in Grand Teton National Park in the Division of Visitor & Resource Protection reporting directly to Colter Bay District Ranger at Colter Bay, WY.

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Open & closing dates

04/26/2024 to 05/17/2024
Salary

$72,553 - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 11
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Locations
- Dinosaur National Monument Jensen, UT 1 vacancy
- Grand Teton National Park Colter Bay, WY 1 vacancy
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation. This reimbursement is taxable income. The NPS does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Employees should consult professional tax, legal and accounting advisors regarding concerns about the financial implications of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time - May work overtime, holidays, evenings, weekends, and shift work.
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0025 Park Ranger
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

IM-1540-IMNR-24-12388934IMP
Control number

788809100

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Clarification from the agency

Current National Park Service Career or Career-Conditional Employees in the competitive service; Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibles; CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area.

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Major Duties:

Supervise and lead complex law enforcement, all hazard, and search and rescue operations, as well as provide emergency medical services to park visitors and residents.
Directly supervise permanent and seasonal staff. Participate in all aspects of employee supervision including performance planning and appraisals, employee recognition, and employee counseling.
Set work goals prioritizing safety, utilize effective risk management principles, and ensure all employees receive required training.
Conduct and supervise the detection of criminal activity, investigation of criminal violations, and affect custodial arrests in the monument.
Identify operational requirements and make recommendations to your supervisor regarding programming, budgeting, training, administration and evaluation of operations.
Work collaboratively with local and state agencies, partners, and internally with other park programs.

Physical Demands: Work requires considerable physical exertion including longer periods of standing, walking, hiking, climbing in rough terrain, lifting or carrying equipment weighing over 50 pounds; the position at Dinosaur may include rowing oar-framed inflatable rafts through rapids up to class IV+ whitewater. Strenuous exertion is required in law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue, medical and related emergency activities. Because of unpredictable emergency demands employee must be able to operate safely and effectively in extreme environmental conditions, sometimes for several days, in mountainous, desert and river valley terrain.

Working Conditions: Some work is performed in an office setting; most of the work is performed outdoors. Work is performed at various hours of the day and night and for prolonged periods during emergencies. Frequently exposed to high risk and potential danger in law enforcement and emergency types of situations requiring use of a wide range of personal protective gear (some of which may be uncomfortable, hot, or inconvenient to wear), adherence to safety procedures, and other precautions. Patrol and emergency response operations may require prolonged exposure to hazardous conditions, high-risk situations and/or expose the employee to dangerous persons requiring use of a wide range of personal protective gear. Communications may be poor. Emergency law enforcement operations require entry into hazardous environments; exposure to dangerous persons, animals, and substances; and potential exposure to infectious diseases.

This is a secondary-administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U. S. C. 8412 (d) (FERS). PLEASE NOTE: Applicants may meet qualification requirements, but may not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If such an applicant is selected, they will be placed in the regular retirement system. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under CSRS, an employee must transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions). You must let this office know if you are in a Primary position.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Must possess a Type I Law Enforcement Commission.
Subject to pre-employment physical and 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.
Selectee(s) will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Selectee(s) must be free of any domestic violence convictions. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
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. 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.
Incumbent may be required to operate motor vehicles of various types, may be required to fly in small fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, and may be required to operate and/or ride in small watercraft.
New employees of the Department of the Interior must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of net pay within 30 days of entrance on duty.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
If you are a new supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 on an annual basis.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Dinosaur National Monument requirements that must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time (approximately 12 months):
- Ability to operate an oar-framed inflatable raft through Level III and IV rapids.
- Applicants with an Emergency Medical Response certification at the time of application must obtain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic certification.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/17/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.

For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Selective Factors: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify:

National Park Service Type I Law Enforcement Commission: Must currently possess or previously held (within the past three years), a National Park Service (NPS) Type I Law Enforcement Commission. This is required at the time of application.
National Registry Emergency Medical Certification:
- The position supporting Dinosaur National Monument requiresa current National Registry certification at the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) level or higher (i.e. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT, Parkmedic or Paramedic) at time of application.
- The position supporting Grand Teton National Park requires a current National Registry certification at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level or higher (i.e. Advanced EMT, Parkmedic or Paramedic) at time of application.
Previous Law Enforcement Experience: Prior law enforcement experience, gained by substantial service as a primary law enforcement position in the Federal government, or equivalent experience outside the Federal government, is a mandatory prerequisite/selective factor of this position.

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Applicants must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS/GL-09 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include but are not limited to the following: (1) performing law enforcement duties for the protection, conservation, use, and management of natural and/or cultural resources in park areas or similar operations, which involved the application of law enforcement authorities and procedures to protect visitors and resources; (2) providing law enforcement or investigative services which include apprehending, detaining, detection, and prosecution of individuals; (3) applying knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and areas of jurisdiction when serving as a person with law enforcement authority; (4) responding to accidents, emergencies, and/or natural disaster; (5) using precautionary methods and techniques while patrolling to mitigate any crimes or violations of the law. You must include hours worked per week in your resume.

-OR-

EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education OR complete a Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to this position (Major study -- natural resource management, natural science, earth sciences, history, archeology, 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. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled). You must include a copy of your transcripts.

-OR-

COMBINED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50%) as described above, plus two and a half years or 45 semester hours of related graduate education (50%), which total 100% of the specialized experience and educational requirements. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first 2 years or 36 graduate hours is creditable in meeting this requirement. To determine the education percentage, first take the number of semester hours earned towards a graduate degree in excess of 36 semester hours (or equivalent), then divide by 18 semester hours (or equivalent). You must include a copy of your transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Fitness

Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. You will also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations throughout employment.
Prior to appointment, the people selected for these positions must be determined physically fit by an authorized physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, pass a medical examination, and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB is a fitness test consisting of five different components: 1) agility run - measures the ability to get up from the ground and sprint while changing directions; 2) bench press - measures upper body strength for one repetition; 3) 1.5 mile run - measures cardio/respiratory fitness; 4) sit and reach - measures flexibility in the lower back, legs and shoulders; and 5) body composition - measures body fat. Prior to appointment, selectees will be tested in all five components, and must pass the agility run, bench press and 1.5 mile run in the 25th percentile.

Education

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.

Law Enforcement Commission: This position requires applicants to possess a valid Type I level National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission (or equivalent), which requires completing training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).

Additional information

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.

Dinosaur Area/Housing Information: Dinosaur National Monument is a spectacular 210,000-acre park with one of the most complete geologic records, renowned for its Jurassic era dinosaur bones. There are recreational opportunities of mountain biking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and skiing located between the monument and nearby parks and recreation areas. Vernal, Utah is the closest large community providing schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotels and grocery stores. This is not a required occupant position; government housing may be available. The surrounding communities offer a variety of additional housing options. A home to work vehicle may be authorized when housing is within a 25-minute response time to the park.

Colter Bay Area/Housing Information: Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming encompasses the Teton Range and broad valley of Jackson Hole containing majestic peaks, wild canyons, piedmont lakes, forests, sagebrush meadows and the Snake River. Services are available in the neighboring town of Jackson, a community of 10,000 year-round residents. The town has a hospital, full school system to include an elementary school in nearby Moran, WY, grocery stores, restaurants, and seasonal festivals. Outdoor activities abound including hiking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, boating, biking, fishing, skiing, and mountaineering. This position is a required occupant.

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position may be suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Consult with the hiring manager for more information.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) under P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. Read the 'Next Steps' section at the end of the announcement for more information on LMWFA.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. 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.

Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.

Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.

You will be evaluated on the following competencies:

Criminal Law
First Response
Managing Human Resources
Oral Communication
Public Safety and Security
Resource Protection
Writing

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a Subject Matter Expert resume review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.

Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation or a statement as to why it is not available, and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/17/2024.
1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
2. Complete All Required Assessments.
3. Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation such as:
  - Federal employees must submit a copy of their latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" that reflects career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (Tenure 1 or 2) and shows position title, series, grade and an additional SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held, if not reflected on your latest SF-50. Examples of acceptable SF-50s include: Promotion, Within Rate Increases (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion of Appointment or an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade or promotion potential of your position. Please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not provide the needed information. Time in grade will be determined by reviewing your resume and required SF-50's.
  - Former federal employees separated from Federal Government over a year ago must submit their separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) that reflects career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (Tenure 1 or 2) and shows position title, series, grade. Please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not provide the needed information. Your last Federal performance appraisal plan for your last position must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
  - If the SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess the one-year time-in-grade, as required by this announcement. In this instance, your resume must clearly show that you held that grade for one year.
  - Federal employees must also submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed if hours worked per week are not included on your resume.
  - Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed (refer to the Next Steps section for more information).
4. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
  - Veterans Preference Documentation:
    - If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. Request your DD-214 after discharge from the National Archives.
    - If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
    - If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. Request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
5. Performance Appraisals and Awards:
  - All applicants must submit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor. If submitting a performance appraisal not dated within the last 18 months, a statement as to why it is the most recent must be submitted. If no performance appraisal is available, applicants must submit a statement as to why it is not available (including if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level).
6. Documentation you meet selective placement factors (refer to the qualifications section of this announcement).
  - Indicate your commission number and date, location and date of your last 40-hour refresher training, and date of your last established proficiency in the use of firearms in your resume. If you provide a copy of your Type I Commission, block out your photograph.
  - Indicate your Emergency Response Certification level and expiration date. A copy of your current Emergency Response Certification card is requested.
7. College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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 05/17/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

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13. ICTAP/CTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
  - Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area.You must include: Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc, SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential & duty location; and your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
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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.

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) under P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures.
- Current appointees: Must have been 1) hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) performed at an acceptable level.
- Former appointees: Must have been 1) hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance AND performed at an acceptable level; and 4) must apply for position within 2 years after separation.
- Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance documentation for each period of temporary/term employment qualifying for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statemen
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/17/2024.

Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Complete All Required Assessments.
Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation such as:
- Federal employees must submit a copy of their latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" that reflects career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (Tenure 1 or 2) and shows position title, series, grade and an additional SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held, if not reflected on your latest SF-50. Examples of acceptable SF-50s include: Promotion, Within Rate Increases (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion of Appointment or an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade or promotion potential of your position. Please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not provide the needed information. Time in grade will be determined by reviewing your resume and required SF-50's.
- Former federal employees separated from Federal Government over a year ago must submit their separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) that reflects career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (Tenure 1 or 2) and shows position title, series, grade. Please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not provide the needed information. Your last Federal performance appraisal plan for your last position must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
- If the SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess the one-year time-in-grade, as required by this announcement. In this instance, your resume must clearly show that you held that grade for one year.
- Federal employees must also submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed if hours worked per week are not included on your resume.
- Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed (refer to the Next Steps section for more information).
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
- Veterans Preference Documentation:
  - If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. Request your DD-214 after discharge from the National Archives.
  - If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
  - If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. Request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Performance Appraisals and Awards:
- All applicants must submit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor. If submitting a performance appraisal not dated within the last 18 months, a statement as to why it is the most recent must be submitted. If no performance appraisal is available, applicants must submit a statement as to why it is not available (including if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level).
Documentation you meet selective placement factors (refer to the qualifications section of this announcement).
- Indicate your commission number and date, location and date of your last 40-hour refresher training, and date of your last established proficiency in the use of firearms in your resume. If you provide a copy of your Type I Commission, block out your photograph.
- Indicate your Emergency Response Certification level and expiration date. A copy of your current Emergency Response Certification card is requested.
College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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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 05/17/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

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ICTAP/CTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
- Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area.You must include: Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc, SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential & duty location; and your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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Christina Mizelle

Email: christina_mizelle@nps.gov
Address: Intermountain-Northern Rockies Regional Human Resources Office
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Northern Rockies SHRO, WY 82190
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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.

Current appointees: Must have been 1) hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) performed at an acceptable level.
Former appointees: Must have been 1) hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance AND performed at an acceptable level; and 4) must apply for position within 2 years after separation.
Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance documentation for each period of temporary/term employment qualifying for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statemen

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Open & closing dates

04/26/2024 to 05/17/2024
Salary

$72,553 - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 11
Locations
- Dinosaur National Monument Jensen, UT 1 vacancy
- Grand Teton National Park Colter Bay, WY 1 vacancy
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation. This reimbursement is taxable income. The NPS does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Employees should consult professional tax, legal and accounting advisors regarding concerns about the financial implications of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time - May work overtime, holidays, evenings, weekends, and shift work.
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0025 Park Ranger
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

IM-1540-IMNR-24-12388934IMP
Control number

788809100

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788809100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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