Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)
Job Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) this position is in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection within San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
This position functions as a supervisory and administrative (executive manager) position in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection within San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The incumbent is responsible for organizing planning coordinating and directing a diverse law enforcement program including highly complex operations in an urban high crime area. The primary purpose of this position is to perform and/or supervise employees in the investigation apprehension and transport of persons suspected and/or convicted of violation of the criminal Laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas.
- Serve as the principal assistant and advisor to the Chief Ranger in the overall administration planning development and operation of the Visitor and Resource Protection Division in the area of law enforcement.
- Develops standard operating procedures and provides technical/legal guidance; directly responsible for a broad range of law enforcement and emergency activities occurring in the park including complex urban crime related issues.
- Provide direct supervision to assigned staff and carries out all responsibilities associated with full supervisory authority.
- Perform and/or supervise employees in the investigation apprehension and transport of persons suspected and/or convicted of violation of the criminal Laws of the United States of America.
- Serves as Park Evidence Custodian responsible for managing evidence for all courts in accordance to law and policy. Responsible for the evidence storage evidence inventories transfer of evidence to other agencies and evidence destruction.
- 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 valid State Drivers License 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
- 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.
- 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.
*Additional Requirements located under Qualifications*
Requirements Continued:
- You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
- This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.
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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 08/03/2026-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.
Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. If you do not provide evidence that you possess the following selective factor(s) you will be rated not qualified.
- Must currently possess or previously held (within the past three years) a valid Must possess NPS Type I Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent by 08/03/2026. 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.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
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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 and examples may include: 1) leading and/or supervising law enforcement or resource protection employees; 2) interpreting regulations and policy directives related to law enforcement and natural resource protection; 3) providing input to and/or evaluating law enforcement or resource protection program for short- and long-term planning of operational needs; 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.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Law Enforcement Commission: Must currently possess or previously held (within the past three years) a FLETC issued Land Management Police Training full Type I Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent; or be qualified to receive a NPS Type I Law Enforcement Commission at time of application.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Related Non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual at managerial discretion providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations 630).
All Department of the Interior (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: Duties and responsibilities require long workdays and extensive travel by all modes of transportation.
Strenuous physical exertion during extreme heat or in adverse weather conditions may be required during emergencies. This position comes under the scope and requirements of the NPS Directors Order 57 Occupational Medical Standards.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment and occasionally in the field directing emergency operations/special events or providing operational oversight. The field environment is characterized by patrols conducted on foot off road utility vehicles and vehicles in and urban setting.
Emergency service and law enforcement work requires entry into hazardous environments exposure to dangerous persons animals or substances and potential exposure to infectious diseases. Long periods of surveillance work may be required in cramped or unpleasant locations and under unpleasant conditions. A wide range of personal protective equipment and clothing (some of which may be uncomfortable hot or inconvenient to wear) is required to be used and worn. Adherence to specific safety procedures and other precautions is required.
The duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Applicants who include vulgar offensive or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
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.
This is a secondary-administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U. S. C. 8412 (d) (FERS). Applicants may meet qualification requirements but may not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If such an applicant is selected they will be placed in the regular retirement system.
To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under CSRS an employee must transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS an employee must:
1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position AND
2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld AND
3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause).
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions). You must let this office know if you are in a Primary position.
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
