Supervisory Park Ranger (Emergency Services)
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Emergency Services) with National Park Service. This position is in the Division of Safety and Emergency Services at the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 09/17/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
As a Supervisory Park Ranger (Emergency Services) you will perform the following duties:
- Performs a full range of administrative supervisory duties Including hiring counseling evaluating and disciplining employees.
- Manages the short-term and long-term planning related to emergency response and safety training of subordinate personnel park employees and park partners.
- Oversees daily park operations in conjunction with supervisors from other divisions in the park.
- Prepares new or revised guidelines and operating procedures that deal with matters such as emergency services activities EMS wildland and structural fire control rescue and emergency management.
- Manages and participates in all capacities of all-hazards emergency incidents.
- Organizes and schedules all-hazards emergency services training.
- Oversees develops and instructs emergency services and related outreach training.
- Manages rescue (high-angle confined space water USAR) incidents within the park boundaries and surrounding jurisdictions.
- 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.
- Must possess and maintain an Advanced Life Support (AEMT) certification within 1 year of 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.
- You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
Requirements continued under qualifications section.
Requirements continued:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-yr probationary 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications:
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees 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.
To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
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). Specialized experience is may have been in 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; and 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. You must include hours per week worked.
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Education: Successful completion of at least 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a major subject such as: Major study -- natural resource management natural sciences earth sciences history archeology anthropology park and recreation management law enforcement/police science social sciences museum sciences business administration public administration behavioral sciences sociology or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. Transcripts are required.
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Combination: Combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. To compute this percentage first divide the total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide the number of completed higher-level graduate education semester hours of education (that are in excess of 36 semester hours) by 54. Add the two percentages together; the total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: Only higher-level graduate education in excess of more than two-years may be used to qualify for this position and must be in a major subject such as those listed above. You must include a copy of your transcripts.
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. This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Department of Interior employees Career Transition eligibles(CTAP) Current or former time-limited employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more 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.
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. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: information
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Physical Demands: The incumbent must maintain good physical condition and be able to pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). Emergency medical services activities involve walking long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy loads and using technical rescue equipment. The incumbent must be able to work in tight spaces. The incumbent must be able to ride in a boat work at height and fly in a helicopter without ill effects.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting classroom in the field on water and on occasion via Medevac . Rescue and EMS work Involves frequent exposure to hazardous environments hazardous flight landings and takeoffs extremes in temperature and exposure to communicable diseases. Various levels of personal protective clothing are required to perform functions safely. Position may be exposed to hazardous materials or other CBRN agents. Incumbent will be required to wear personal protective equipment including respirators.
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:
Manager