Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer
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Job Location:
Basking Ridge, NJ - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 91985 - 119583
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is a Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer GSworking for the Division of Refuge 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.
- 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.
- This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete an 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 02/13/2026 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.
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
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP applicants must be well-qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements including any selective placement factors; education and experience requirements) score at least 85 on the accomplishment record evaluation and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit: 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.
PCS INFORMATION:
-No PCS entitlements authorized
Telework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
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.
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.
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
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.
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