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Position Title
Land Management Law Enforcement Officer
Agency
Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R9-18-10077698-JH Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, December 8, 2017 to Monday, December 18, 2017
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. (1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you: • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

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(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders. To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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5. Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you: 
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND, 
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND, 
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago? 

For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
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6. Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)?

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Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF- 50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
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7. Are you a current, permanent U.S. Fish and Wildlife employee?  

To verify your eligibility as a current U.S. Fish and Wildlife employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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8. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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9. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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10. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency other than the Agency hiring for this position at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?


To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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11. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months? 

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position? 

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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12. Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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13. Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management? For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems. 

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Are you a current: 
• Postal Career Service Employee; 
• Postal Rate Commission Employee; 
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or, 
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee? 

For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
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14. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment? For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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15. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have never held the grade or full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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16. Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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17. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency other than the Agency hiring for this position and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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18. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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19. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
• are a disabled veteran; OR
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification (limit characters)
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
1. Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience to perform the work of this position at grade GL-07. (limit characters)
2. Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience to perform the work of this position at grade GL-09. (limit characters)
Knowledge, experience or education in the administration of fish, wildlife and/or conservation laws and regulations. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Provide guidance on natural resource laws, regulations and policies to diverse audiences.
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4. Use natural resources management principles, practices and concepts in the application of law enforcement planning and operations.
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5. Enforce laws, regulations and related statutes concerning public lands and resources
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6. Conduct or participate in law enforcement patrols to monitor activities and detect violations of natural resource law.
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Knowledge, experience, or education in the application of technological resources. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Use a computer to conduct law enforcement activities, i.e., send/receive email messages, locate information on the internet, produce reports, and enter, monitor or track information.
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8. Use electronic recording devices (ERD), i.e., remote sensors, global positioning systems, and other audio/video recording devices
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9. Maintains land management and public use computer records in an organized and retrievable manner.
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Knowledge, experience or education in land management techniques and public use. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Utilize knowledge of the principles of wildlife management, natural resource conservation, and/or public recreation management to contribute to public lands administration and set priorities.
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11. Explain basic principles of wildlife management, biology and natural resource conservation to diverse audiences and user groups.
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12. Utilizes knowledge of the principles of natural resource conservation to contribute to the overall mission accomplishment of the organization.
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Knowledge, experience, or education in law enforcement or related criminology or criminal justice discipline; or police administration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Investigate the occurrence of criminal activity in a natural resource setting using established law enforcement or investigative techniques.
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14. Enforce established wildlife conservation laws in order to conserve natural and cultural resources.
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15. Apply law enforcement skill, techniques and practices to detect and prevent illegal activities
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16. Apply appropriate laws, rules or regulations to ensure the protection and safe use of natural resources.
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17. Work with local, State and Federal agencies on law enforcement issues, i.e., obtain criminal histories or violations for suspects and offenders, share information, perform ride-alongs.
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Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences including agency employees, the public, and other agencies. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Provide information to diverse audiences regarding the use of public lands and protected resources.
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19. Perform field interviews or formal questioning of individuals suspected of criminal activity.
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20. Prepare detailed or investigative or case incident reports for use during criminal or civil prosecutions.
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21. Prepare citations, criminal complaints, warrant affidavits, and other written law enforcement documents.
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Condition of Employment: Operate motor vehicles, or special purpose law enforcement vehicles of various types including four-wheel drives, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and small watercraft. Must have and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22. Land Management Law Enforcement Officers will be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle. Applicants must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
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Condition of Employment: This position has been identified as Critical-Sensitive. Incumbent must maintain a favorable single scope background investigation. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. Land Management Law Enforcement Officers positions are required to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes contacts with all references, employers, co-workers, close personal associates, etc and review of driving record, credit history, criminal history and service in the military and receive clearance by the Fish and Wildlife Security Officer prior to appointment to this Land Management Law Enforcement Officers position. Should information develop during the background investigation that would reflect adversely upon suitability for this position, such information may be disqualifying.
Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
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Condition of Employment: This position is a drug-testing designated position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
24. Land Management Law Enforcement Officers positions are required to successfully pass drug testing prior to appointment to a Land Management Law Enforcement Officers position and will be required to submit to periodic testing throughout their career as Land Management Law Enforcement Officers
Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
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Condition of Employment: Incumbent must meet the Department of the Interior medical and physical fitness standards for this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
25. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required prior to appointment to pass a medical examination, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC), Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) test, and a psychological screen. Applicants will be disqualified for appointment if they fail to meet any physical requirements or fail to obtain final medical clearance.
Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
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Condition of Employment: Position is for young and physically vigorous individuals and is subject to the maximum entry age restrictions. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
26. Maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37, unless you have sufficient current or prior Federal civilian law enforcement experience, or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible after your 37th birthday
Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
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Condition of Employment: Incumbent must successfully complete the Land Management Police Training (LMPT) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (or equivalent). Incumbent must successfully complete 40 hours of in-service training annually. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
27. All applicants will be required to complete the Land Management Police Training (LMPT) academy (up to 18 weeks) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), and Federal Wildlife Officer Basic Training (FWOBT) at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC - up to 4 weeks). Upon completion of LMPT and ROBS, officers will also be required to complete the (up to 12 weeks) Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). Applicants will be terminated if they fail to successfully complete all training courses and/or meet the requirements.
Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
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Condition of Employment: Incumbent must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
28. Applicants must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority.
Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
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Condition of Employment: Incumbent must safely utilize firearms, non lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
29. Land Management Law Enforcement Officers are required to routinely carry firearms and use them, as appropriate, in a variety of life-threatening situations. Applicants for the Land Management Law Enforcement Officers must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic abuse. Note: to resolve any question whether you are affected by the domestic violence statute- that is whether you ever have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the statute (18 U.S.C. 922 (g) (9), you should review the law before answering the question listed above
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of statue (18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(9).
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