Park Ranger (River Patrol)

Selective Placement Factors: 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. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: 1) An applicant appointed to this position must possess swift whitewater rescue techniques to include swift water swimming, recognition of swift water hazards, and knowledge of shallow and deep-water crossings and rescue problems. This experience must be including on your resume. Failure on your part to provide this information in your resume will deem you ineligible for further consideration for this position. 2) An applicant appointed to this position must have experience with whitewater rafting and rowing a oar framed raft of 15 feet or grater on class III-IV rapids. This experience must be including on your resume along with the River(s) you safely navigated AND the number of years. Failure on your part to provide this information in your resume will deem you ineligible for further consideration for this position. 3) An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver’s license while employed in this position. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements – please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify at the GS-05 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Park Ranger (River Patrol). Qualifying specialized experience includes: providing information and advice on activities or resources; implementing or applying policy related to protection, conservation or management of recreation areas or similar operations; and working as a park guide, tour leader, park ranger or other similar vocations. OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have four (4) years (120 semester hours) of education above high school, leading to a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. Undergraduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Park Ranger (River Patrol). Qualifying specialized experience includes: conducting independent patrols in both front and back country areas to access public land areas; conducting independent multi-day river patrols; and rowing a 15 foot or greater raft in class III-IV whitewater rapids. OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have one (1) full year (18 semester hours) of graduate-level education in a related field of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. 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 meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is performed mostly outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. The position requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving over unpaved roads, walking over rough terrain or inclines, standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching and stooping, digging, hiking, lifting, biking, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Work may involve early morning hours, night hours, or daytime hours and may require working on holidays. It can require carrying heavy backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads. Work Environment: Most work will be performed out of doors, in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in an extremely remote environment and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of two weeks in duration. Indoor duties are performed in a normal office setting.
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located at the Westwater Ranger Station in Grand County, Utah. Information about Grand County, Utah and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.