Supervisory Park Ranger Interpretation
Job Location:
Estes Park, CO - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger Interpretation with National Park Service.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until close date listed whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform supervisory and lead functions for a district interpretive operation including recruiting hiring directing work and evaluating staff.
- Develop partnerships with public and private groups and other government agencies.
- Plan and coordinate development of training programs for staff volunteers and partners.
- Provide or assist in interpretive program planning including the development of visitor use planning budget development and operational plans.
- Manage the day to day operation of a visitor center or other interpretive facility.
- 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 have a current or obtain within 30 days a valid drivers license and maintain 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.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally up to a few nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period - OR - 2-year trial period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This probationary or trial 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 or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.
Qualifications:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/06/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT:
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience MUST include the following: 1) coordinating managing or directing interpretive programs; 2) developing long range program plans; 3) developing educational programs; 4) managing interpretive staff or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR-
Education: Successful completion of at least 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the occupation. You must include transcripts. -OR-
Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above that when combined equal at least 100% of the minimum qualification requirement for the GS-11 level. You must include transcripts.
For more information qualifying education or on combining education and experience see OPM Qualification Standards linked below:
Individual Occupational Requirements for Park Ranger Series 0025
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. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. 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
If otherwise eligible and qualified you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS) recruitment or relocation incentive.
All DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The position may require periods of strenuous physical activity including periods of standing walking
climbing and lifting of objects weighing approximately 50 pounds (video equipment). The majority of the work is sedentary. Most assignments are performed indoors but some activities require exposure to variances in weather and terrain.
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
