Job Description

Duties

Summary

The Montana/Dakotas BLM is seeking to fill a Park Ranger (River Patrol) position located in the Western Montana District Office, Dillon Field Office, Division of Nonrenewable Resources, Duty Station: Ennis, Montana. Information about the Ennis area can be found at Ennis Chamber of Commerce.

This is a permanent LONG-TERM CAREER SEASONAL position (6 to 11-1/2 months) per year.

Responsibilities

• Note: This is not a law enforcement position.
• The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of park ranger duties supporting BLM's recreation program.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Working with the public to provide information
• Conduct permit compliance and safety inspections.
• Conduct river patrols.
• Responding to emergency situations, including swift river rescue, and administering first aid.
• Evaluating visitor use patterns.
• Preparing and maintaining recreation sites, and monitoring condition of sites and natural and cultural resources.
• Work may take place in extremely remote environments and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of 2 weeks in duration.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel is required to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, and field visits

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

• Job family (Series)

  0025 Park Ranger

• Requirements

  Requirements

  Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections.
  • 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.

  Qualifications

  You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
  
  Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement or vacancy questions. In addition, your responses to the questions must be adequately reflected in your resume.
  
  Note: This is not a law enforcement position.
  
  IMPORTANT: Park Rangers (River Patrol) must be able to row a raft in whitewater rapids rated on the International Scale from Class III to IV; swim in swift water to perform rescues; raft to remote recreation sites; and operate an oar powered raft in up to Class IV white water rapids on the International Scale.
  
  Selective Placement Factors: This position requires special qualifications that have been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:
  1. You MUST have skill and expertise to safely row a 13 to 15-foot raft in whitewater rapids rated on the International Scale up to Class IV. Be sure to include this information on your resume along with the river(s) you safely navigated the 13 to 15-foot raft AND the amount of time spent performing these activities.
  2. You MUST have training and/or experience in whitewater rescue techniques to include swift water swimming, recognition of swift water hazards, knowledge of shallow and deep water crossings, and rescue problems.
  
  In addition to the selective placement factors, your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement or vacancy questions. Your responses to the questions must be adequately reflected in your resume.
  
  For GS-7: You must possess one (1) year of specialized work experience at or equivalent to GS-6 level that is similar in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Your experience must include navigating a raft through Class III-IV whitewater rapids. Specialized experience may include experience as park guide or tour leader; archaeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; planning day to day operation of a recreation area providing such facilities as camping, water sports, picnic areas, or coordinating routine activities with maintenance personnel; advising visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities. -OR- Education: successful completion of one (1) full academic year (45 quarter or 30 semester hours) of graduate education related to the occupation (see related course work below). -OR- meet the requirements of Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.). See OPM Qualifications Standard-General Policies E(4)(f); -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: you may meet qualification requirements for this position by combining specialized experience and appropriate graduate education.
  
  Related Course Work - natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science related to the protection of public lands, 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.
  
  Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level of the position to be filled.
  
  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 Demands and Work Environment: The work is performed outdoors in rivers with up to Class IV rated white water rapids, and on rugged terrain to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.

  Education

  There is no education requirement for this position. See qualifications section.

  Additional information

  Announcement: Advertised concurrently under number MTMP-20-10856077-CD, for status candidates. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
  Driver's License: You must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment and at all times during their appointment in this position.
  Smoke Free: Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
  Telework: The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
  Non-Pay Status: Time spent in non-pay status is not creditable towards meeting the specialized experience requirement of 52 weeks or 1 year (whichever is first). Please include in your resume (on the first line of each job experience section), any dates you were placed in and out of pay status.
  Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position. 
  Relocation Expenses: Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
  
  Position is career seasonal. You will be in pay status for at least 6 months; but less than 12 months in a calendar year. When work/funds are unavailable you will be placed in non-pay status. May work less than 6 months upon initial appointment.

   

  How You Will Be Evaluated

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

  Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/yyyy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and optional salary information. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume?
  
  Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility. You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.
  
  You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the qualification requirements of this position. Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.
  
  Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
  1: Knowledge of policies, objectives, and operating methods to provide information and education concerning responsible river use on public lands.
  2: Knowledge of First Aid techniques and ability to respond to emergency situations.
  3: Ability to administer operations, such as the day-to-day operation of a recreation site.
  4: Ability to communicate with visitors to obtain their cooperation, identify and resolve problems or apparent violations of regulations.
  5: Ability to work independently in carrying out resource management or protection work, such as evaluation of resource conditions or enforcement of use requirements.

   

  Background checks and security clearance

  Security clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  No

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  Trust determination process

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE:
  • Transcripts: If using education to qualify, submit a copy of ALLyour college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution, See Foreign Education.
  • Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable) OR written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit documentation that supports your claim as shown on the back of the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15. If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans' Preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
  - Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
  
  Uploading and Faxing Supplemental Documentation: You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by Uploading Documents from your USAJOBS Profile.
  1. Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
  2. Uploading Documents: allows you to upload your documents through Applicant Manager instead of faxing them. Do not use both options.
  
  Please note that documents selected to transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application. You need to transfer your document(s) in the "Document" step during the application process. Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application. Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

• Benefits

  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. Learn more about federal benefits.

   

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Help

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - Open to Public, No previous Federal Service is required.

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