Park Ranger (PSAR) (Temporary)
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Oneida, WI - USA
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Job Summary
This position serves as a Park Ranger in Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) located within the Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Oneida Tennessee.
This is a temporary position expected to last one year but may be extended up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding.
At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct substantial analysis regarding PSAR related educational strategies and program offerings
- Educate interpret and inform visitors about resources conservation laws and regulations
- Provide operational supervision over small to complex search and resource incidents utilizing the Incident Command System
- Provide administrative operational and logistic support to PSAR related outreach activities
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit License: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- Medical Certification: Must possess and maintain a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher-level certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or the equivalent through a State Emergency Medical Service Organization with the ability to obtain a National Registry Certification. certification.
- You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Minimum Age Requirement: You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
- Age Restriction MVO: You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
To receive credit for experience 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.This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. If you do not provide evidence that you possess the following selective factor(s) you will be rated not qualified.
Selective Factors:
- Drivers License - must possess a current valid state issued drivers license which has not been suspended or revoked.
- Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher-level certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or the equivalent through a State Emergency Medical Service Organization with the ability to obtain a National Registry Certification.
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level:
Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Park Ranger (Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR)) position. Experience may have been technical administrative or scientific work fish and wildlife management recreation management law enforcement or other park-related work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include but are not limited to the following: park guide or tour leader; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological 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. Additionally experience must include: planning coordinating and conducting search and rescue (SAR) and preventative search and rescue (PSAR) operations in remote or high-risk environments; responding to emergency incidents involving lost injured or overdue visitors; assessing risk terrain weather and visitor behavior to prevent incidents; coordinating multi-agency responses with local state tribal and federal partners; operating emergency communication systems and tracking resources; preparing incident documentation and after-action reports; and providing visitor education and outreach focused on safety risk management and resource protection. You must include hours per week worked.-OR-
Education: Successful completion of at least 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the occupation. Related fields of study include but are not limited to: park and recreation management law enforcement/police science emergency management behavioral sciences or other closely related subjects pertinent to the field of search and rescue. 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 transcripts.
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Combination of education and experience. To combine experience and education first take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Then take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree in excess of 36 semester hours and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and 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.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name school name grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking and date the degree was conferred if applicable. A typed list of courses grades semester/quarter hours GPA etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications U.S. Department of Education. information Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting classroom in the field on trails and in remote backcountry or wilderness settings. Search and Rescue and EMS work involves frequent exposure to potentially dangerous situations and/or hazardous environments to include hazardous flight landings and takeoffs extreme outdoor weather conditions and/or exposure to communicable diseases. Various levels of personal protective clothing are required to perform functions safely. All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. 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.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program
The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOIs conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more visit Demands: The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing hiking and lifting heavy objects. Work may be performed on uneven steep rough slippery and/or rugged terrain. EMS and search and rescue involve walking long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy loads and using technical rescue equipment. Going without sleep for long periods of time is a common occurrence.
