Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer
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Job Summary
Summary
This position is a Land Management Law Enforcement Officer GSworking in Chico California for the Division of Refuge of Law Enforcement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
As a Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervisor of record for officers set working schedules approve time and travel for officers within the Patrol Zone.
- Oversee and coordinate law enforcement activity within the Patrol Zone.
- Point of Contact for US Attorneys office.
- Work with and maintain relationships with Refuge Managers and Project Leaders to set law enforcement priorities within the Patrol Zone.
- Participate as a team member on the Regional Law Enforcement Leadership Team.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
- Suitability for employment as determined by background investigation.
- Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state drivers license throughout their employment in this position.
- Selectees will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of your duties.
- Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform is required.
- Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
- Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
- Individuals assigned male at birth aftermust be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit .
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 02/12/2026 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.
Minimum Qualification GS-12:
- One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11. Specialized experience may include: 1) Planning leading and executing investigations apprehensions or detentions of individuals suspected of violating federal wildlife and criminal laws. 2) Collaborating directly with U.S. Attorneys Office and/or other law enforcement agencies to facilitate prosecution and ensure successful case outcomes; 3) Representing the law enforcement program on interagency task forces working groups or committees and influencing policy and operational decisions. 4) Administering the collection validation and comprehensive reporting of law enforcement data ensuring data accuracy and program compliance; 5) Conducting training mentorship guidance or exercise judgment in handling complex enforcement issues affecting natural and cultural resources and public safety.
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.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPMs Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS) wage grade positions applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method
Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements
The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)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.
Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies 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 statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).
Current appointees:
- Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
- Must have 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
- Must have performed at an acceptable level.
Former appointees:
- Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
- Must have 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;
- Must apply for position within 2 years after separation;
- Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND
- Must have performed at an acceptable level.
Positions that require the use of a Firearm: Applicants are ineligible for this position if ANY time they have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence unless such conviction was expunged set aside or the applicant receives a pardon.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Telework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
PCS INFORMATION:
-No PCS entitlements authorized
Education
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking institution name and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institutions registrar dean or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however if you are selected for the position you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the 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. For further information visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications International Affairs Office ().
Additional information
Special Salary Table: This position is covered under the Special Salary Table for the 1801 Law Enforcement occupational series. The 2026 Special Salary Tables are available on the OPM website at: of Employment:
TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION: All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: You must pass a pre-employment medical examination. Also you may be subject to post-employment medical examinations and psychological screening to determine if you are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
DRIVERS LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license in order to operates motor vehicles or special purpose law enforcement vehicles of various types including four-wheel drives all-terrain vehicles motorcycles and small watercraft.
Required to obtain and wear an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform.
Required to submit an OF-178 Certificate of Medical Examination if the form is not already on file.
Required to accept maintain and exercise law enforcement authority.
Must be certified in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid or emergency medical services (EMS).
Must qualify with and maintain (annual/semiannual) firearms qualification and must safely utilize firearms nonlethal weapons and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities.
This position sensitivity level has been designated as critical sensitive. The selectee must maintain favorable background investigation.
Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorized the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
37th BIRTHDAY: The maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37 unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian law enforcement (or firefighter if applicable) experience or you are a preference eligible veteran.
Special Retirement Coverage - Secondary Law Enforcement Position: This is a SECONDARY/Administrative Law Enforcement position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). Secondary positions are not subject to the Maximum Entry Age (MEA); however selectees must have prior service in a primary position and meet transfer requirements to maintain special retirement coverage. To qualify for secondary coverage under CSRS or FERS you must: (1)Transfer directly from a primary position without a break in service exceeding 3 days; (2) Have completed at least 3 years in a primary position (including service without FERS deductions); and (3) Remain continuously employed in a secondary position after moving from a rigorous position except for breaks due to involuntary separation not for cause. Applicants must provide documentation (e.g. SF-50) to confirm retirement status and avoid loss of benefits.
Must successfully complete Land Management Police Training Program (FLTEC) or equivalent Federal Wildlife Officer Basic Training (FWOBT) and Field Training and Evaluation Program (FWS-FTEP).
Candidates 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.
Required Experience:
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