Park Ranger (Protection)

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Exercise the full range of administrative and technical supervision for supporting staff including one permanent protection park ranger (GL/07/09) including performance planning and appraisals employee recognition and employee counseling.
• Set work goals and ensure all employees receive required training in a timely manner; identify operational requirements and make recommendations to your supervisor regarding programming budgeting training administration and evaluation of operations; and schedule patrols to maximize visitor contact with special consideration to problem areas.
• Serve as the parks senior Law Enforcement (LE) Officer. Lead complex law enforcement all hazard emergency medical and search and rescue operations as well as provide emergency medical services to park visitors and residents.
• Conduct and supervise the detection of criminal activity investigation of criminal violations and custodial arrests.
• Responsible for ensuring the completion of comprehensive written reports.

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• 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 possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment..
• Pre-employment and random drug testing is required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• A physical examination will be required or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.
• Firearm qualification and certification are required for the role and ongoing proficiency must be maintained
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• You must at least 21 years old. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions.
• Prior to appointment you must be determined physically fit by an authorized physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties pass a medical examination and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB is a fitness test consisting of five different components: 1) agility run - measures the ability to get up from the ground and sprint while changing directions; 2) bench press - measures upper body strength for one repetition; 3) 1.5 mile run - measures cardio/respiratory fitness; 4) sit and reach - measures flexibility in the lower back legs and shoulders; and 5) body composition - measures body fat. Prior to appointment selectees will be tested in all five components and must pass the agility run bench press and 1.5 mile run in the 25th percentile.

*Additional Requirements located under Qualifications*

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must currently possess or previously held (within the past three years) a valid Type I NPS Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent by 08/09/2026. More information can be found in the Education section of this job announcement.
• This is a covered secondary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). In addition to the qualifying experience and/or education described above applicants for this position must possess experience gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement position or equivalent.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:.

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level:

Experience: To qualify 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). This includes three of the five items: 1. Providing technical direction planning and implementing a visitor and facilities protection program with emphasis on crime prevention and security of park facilities and grounds poaching and other criminal activities. 2. Leading planning coordinating implementing and evaluating short- and long-range goals and objectives operating plans and program requirements. 3. Conducting full range of law enforcement operations including investigations reporting and patrols averaging 40 hours per week. Performed investigations involving criminal acts and civil torts including evidence collection witness interviews and case reporting. Including surveillance using various technologies and methodologies. 4. Develops coordinates activities and maintains effective relationships with local state and other federal law enforcement and public safety agencies and departments. 5. Educating and instructing various audiences regarding park significance and resources including laws and regulations necessary to protect the park resources and visitor experience. You must include hours per week worked.

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Education: Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in natural resource management natural sciences earth sciences history archaeology anthropology park and recreation management; law enforcement/police science social sciences museum sciences business administration public administration behavioral sciences or sociology. You must include transcripts.

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Have successfully completed three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education with studies in the following: natural resource management natural sciences earth sciences history archaeology anthropology park and recreation management; law enforcement/police science social sciences museum sciences business administration public administration behavioral sciences or sociology. You must include transcripts.

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Combination of education and experience as listed above. To qualify for this combination you must convert each portion of education and experience into a percentage. When added together those percentages must equal 100 percent to qualify under the combination criteria.