Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)

This position serves as the Deputy Chief Ranger-South for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Chief Ranger of Glen Canyon NRA. As the Deputy Chief Ranger-South the incumbent assists in managing one of the largest complex and diverse Visitor and Resource Protection programs in the National Park Service (NPS). With 1.25 million acres Glen Canyon NRA includes the second largest manmade lake in the United States. The park contains 1960 miles of shoreline 98 canyons 6 major developed areas with concession operations 217 NPS buildings 6 auto campgrounds (552 spaces) 4 lakeside primitive campground with 700 sites 1828 boat slips/buoys 407 rental houseboats and 2260 boats in dry storage. The park has 6 entrance stations and collects over $2.3 million from over 4.2 million visitors. Glen Canyon has the highest overnight stay of any park in the system. Glen Canyon is located in two states (UT and AZ) with 5 counties. Glen Canyon is an area of proprietary jurisdiction with management and operational issues impacting many outside local state tribal and county governments.

Major Duties:

• Serves as the Southern districts principal advisor to the Chief Ranger and/or Superintendent on all aspects of Ranger Activities and Resource Protection.
• Responsible for leading all law enforcement and emergency operations in the Southern Districts of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area including incident management search and rescue resource and fire protection public safety and the development and enforcement of park regulations.
• Ensures that all supervisory and personnel management responsibilities are carried out in the Southern districts including the recruitment selection training counseling and evaluation of permanent and seasonal employees.
• Directly prepares recommendations for planning programming and distribution of the Division budget of $3.7 million.
• Drafts policy statements and long-range objectives for visitor and resource protection and general management of the park.

Area Description: Page Arizona is located on the Arizona-Utah border 135 miles north of Flagstaff Arizona the nearest larger community. Page looks out on beautiful Lake Powell which offers boating associated water sports recreation and fishing. The surrounding land of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers beautiful red rock country for hiking and backcountry recreational activity. Page is centrally located to many other National Parks such as the Grand Canyon Zion Arches and Canyonlands to name a few. Page offers normal community amenities such as shopping medical and dental facilities schools K-12 and college courses available through local Coconino Community College. The area enjoys typical high desert climate with temperatures ranging from 115 in summer to mid-teens in winter with low humidity and sunshine most days of the year. Elevation in Page is 4300 feet above sea level. Living in Page Arizona Community Services & Local Life

For additional information about this position please contact:
Jessica Barr Chief Ranger

• 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 obtain and maintain National Registry Emergency Medical Technician or higher certification within 1 year.
• 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.
• You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC).
• Firearm qualification and certification are required for the role and ongoing proficiency must be maintained
• You must be at least 21 years old. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions.
• Must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority.
• 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.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must currently possess or previously held (within the past three years) a valid Type 1 National Park Service Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent by 11/04/2026. 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. 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-12 grade level:

Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
1) leading and/or supervising law enforcement or resource protection employees; 2) interpreting and applying regulations and policy directives related to law enforcement and natural resource protection; 3) collaborating with other law enforcement or emergency response agencies on investigations or emergency incidents; and/or 4) serving as Incident Commander or Operations Chief on all-hazard operations (e.g. emergency services search and rescue special security events etc.).
You must include hours per week worked.