- Position Title
- Land Management Law Enforcement Officer
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- MR-25-12728085-SW-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to Tuesday, May 13, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans:
To claim eligibility as a 30% or more disabled veteran, please confirm that you are a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and:
Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the 30% disabled veterans hiring authority?
To claim eligibility as a 30% or more disabled veteran, please confirm that you are 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
- You are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
- 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; AND
- A copy of your disability letter which includes the combined service connected disability percentage rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service; AND
- The Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15.
Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the 30% disabled veterans hiring authority?
3.
Appointment of Certain Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612):
To claim Military Spouse eligibility under 5 CFR 315.612, please confirm you wish to be considered under this authority and you are one of the following:
(1) The spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training
-OR-
(2) The spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty
-OR-
(3) The un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which includes:
All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage)
AND
If you are married to an active-duty service member, documentation verifying active-duty status
OR
If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation showing the member of the armed forces retired, or was released or discharged from active duty, with a disability rating of 100 percent.
OR
If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation showing the member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; documentation verifying the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; documentation verifying the widow or widower's marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); and a statement certifying that the individual seeking to use the authority is the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Military Spouse?
To claim Military Spouse eligibility under 5 CFR 315.612, please confirm you wish to be considered under this authority and you are one of the following:
(1) The spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training
-OR-
(2) The spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty
-OR-
(3) The un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which includes:
All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage)
AND
If you are married to an active-duty service member, documentation verifying active-duty status
OR
If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation showing the member of the armed forces retired, or was released or discharged from active duty, with a disability rating of 100 percent.
OR
If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation showing the member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; documentation verifying the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; documentation verifying the widow or widower's marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); and a statement certifying that the individual seeking to use the authority is the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Military Spouse?
4.
Career Transition Assistance Plan:
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
5.
Competitive Promotion/Reassignment/Transfer/Reinstatement
Please select YES to this eligibility if you are ANY of the options below:
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee with a career or career-conditional appointment (Tenure 1 or 2 in block 24 of the SF-50) in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1 in block 34 of the SF-50) who has never held the full performance level of the position being announced on a permanent basis. OR
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 you never held the full performance level of the position being announced on a permanent basis.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2 in block 24) AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1 in block 34).
Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Competitive Reinstatement/Reassignment/Transfer/Promotion?
Please select YES to this eligibility if you are ANY of the options below:
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee with a career or career-conditional appointment (Tenure 1 or 2 in block 24 of the SF-50) in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1 in block 34 of the SF-50) who has never held the full performance level of the position being announced on a permanent basis. OR
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 you never held the full performance level of the position being announced on a permanent basis.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2 in block 24) AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1 in block 34).
Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Competitive Reinstatement/Reassignment/Transfer/Promotion?
6.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Are you a current or former federal employee considered displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
Are you a current or former federal employee considered 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.
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
7.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency (U.S. Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment (Term, Temporary)? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations or references from supervisors (if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal) for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information about Land Management Workforce Eligibility: USAJOBS Help Center - Land management
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency with LMWFA eligibility?
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency (U.S. Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment (Term, Temporary)? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations or references from supervisors (if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal) for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information about Land Management Workforce Eligibility: USAJOBS Help Center - Land management
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency with LMWFA eligibility?
8.
Non-Competitive Reassignment/Transfer/Re-Promotion/Reinstatement
Are you a Current Federal employee serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service who currently holds or has held, on a permanent basis, a position at the same or higher full performance level (FPL) than the FPL of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect:
Are you a Former Federal employee who served on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and held, on a permanent basis, a position at the same or higher full performance level (FPL) than the FPL of this position? NOTE: Former employees who obtained career tenure are reinstatement eligible indefinitely; former employees who did not obtain career tenure are reinstatement eligible for 3 years from the date of separation; and former employees with veterans' preference who served on a career or career-conditional appointment are reinstatement eligible indefinitely regardless of career tenure.
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 SF-50 must reflect:
Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Non-competitive Reinstatement/Reassignment/Transfer/Re-Promotion?
Are you a Current Federal employee serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service who currently holds or has held, on a permanent basis, a position at the same or higher full performance level (FPL) than the FPL of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Are you a Former Federal employee who served on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and held, on a permanent basis, a position at the same or higher full performance level (FPL) than the FPL of this position? NOTE: Former employees who obtained career tenure are reinstatement eligible indefinitely; former employees who did not obtain career tenure are reinstatement eligible for 3 years from the date of separation; and former employees with veterans' preference who served on a career or career-conditional appointment are reinstatement eligible indefinitely regardless of career tenure.
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 SF-50 must reflect:
- career status (Tenure 1) or career-conditional status (Tenure 2 - if you have career-conditional status you must have separated within the last three years OR have veteran's preference).
- your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Non-competitive Reinstatement/Reassignment/Transfer/Re-Promotion?
9.
OPM Interchange Agreement and Special Hiring Authorities Do you meet any of the non-competitive eligibilities listed below?
- Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
- Are you an Employee under Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management; or another authority which grants non-competitive eligibility (Postal Career Service Employee; Postal Rate Commission Employee; Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee)?
- Certain Overseas Family Members (A family member of a federal employee, or uniformed service member, who has completed 52 weeks of service in a federal position overseas.)
- Peace Corps/VISTA Eligible
- A Foreign Service Employee
- DOI or FWS Authorities not regulated by OPM (e.g. Directorate Fellowship Program, Resource Assistants)
10.
Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)
To claim eligibility under the Schedule A hiring authority for Individuals with Disabilities, please confirm you have a qualifying severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit appropriate medical documentation (such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist) specifying that you are eligible to apply using the Schedule A hiring authority.
For more information on hiring Individuals with Disabilities, review the resources in the USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Are you eligible under the Schedule A, Individuals with Disabilities hiring authority?
To claim eligibility under the Schedule A hiring authority for Individuals with Disabilities, please confirm you have a qualifying severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit appropriate medical documentation (such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist) specifying that you are eligible to apply using the Schedule A hiring authority.
For more information on hiring Individuals with Disabilities, review the resources in the USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Are you eligible under the Schedule A, Individuals with Disabilities hiring authority?
11.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you are a Public Land Corps (PLC) certificate holder who meets all the requirements below for non-competitive eligibility:
Appointment under this hiring authority must be effective PRIOR to the 2-year eligibility expiration date.
- Served as a qualified youth, ages 16 to 30 years inclusive, or a veteran age 35 or younger, on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d); and
- Completed the PLC service within the last two (2) years, and
- Possess a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Competitive Hiring Status (PLC)" signed by a bureau PLC Coordinator.
Appointment under this hiring authority must be effective PRIOR to the 2-year eligibility expiration date.
12.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)
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, and/or other documentation which shows you are entitled to veterans' preference.
Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the VEOA?
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, and/or other documentation which shows you are entitled to veterans' preference.
Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the VEOA?
13.
Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)
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?
NOTE: Eligible veterans may be appointed without competition to positions at any grade level through General Schedule (GS) 11 or equivalent. (The promotion potential of the position is not a factor.)
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.
Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the Veterans Recruitment Authority?
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?
NOTE: Eligible veterans may be appointed without competition to positions at any grade level through General Schedule (GS) 11 or equivalent. (The promotion potential of the position is not a factor.)
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.
Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the Veterans Recruitment Authority?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
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.
1.
Minimum Qualifications - GS-11
Skill in enforcing federal, state, and local laws, regulations, relevant court decisions that relate to public lands.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Conduct investigations of applicable federal or state natural resource laws including poaching, illegal hunting of waterfowl, illegal use of aircraft for hunting, illegal collecting of wildlife or pants, or other illegal natural resource activities.
3.
Direct all aspects related to visitor or resource protection including preventative law enforcement, traffic control, crowd control, emergency medical services, or search and rescue on the lands and waters of the assigned area.
4.
Issue verbal warnings, issue violation notices, make arrests, or file criminal complaints concerning a wide spectrum of enforcement issues.
5.
Enforce the protection of wildlife and their habitats on lands and associated areas sufficient to plan and implement law enforcement programs.
Knowledge of methods of investigation, obtaining and maintaining a chain of custody, interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Complete investigation reports by compiling information from numerous sources such as informants, citizens, or government officials.
7.
Collect, store, preserve, or dispose of evidence in accordance with law enforcement policies and chain of custody procedures .
8.
Investigate the full range of criminal activity, arson, theft, breaking and entering, vandalism, air and water pollution, illegal drug operations or property destruction, against natural or cultural resources.
9.
Devise solutions to problems that interrelate with visitor use and safety to curtail illegal activity on public land.
Skill in applying law enforcement patrol techniques and practices.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Operate in a multi-faceted law enforcement program which may include back-country patrol, anti-poaching operations, accident investigations, and making arrests.
11.
Utilize interview and interrogation techniques and methods to gather information to investigate illegal activities.
12.
Analyze and interpret proposed changes in pertinent regulations and policy manuals by providing comments and suggestions.
13.
Gather information, establish information contacts, or demonstrate an awareness in the field while exercising sound judgment complicated law enforcement issues.
Ability to detect, prevent, or curtail illegal and prohibited activities of a potentially destructive nature to public lands and their resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Analyze and interpret proposed changes in pertinent regulations and policy manuals by providing comments and suggestions.
15.
Coordinate joint law enforcement activities with federal, local, tribal, and/or other investigators.
16.
Conduct and coordinate enforcement patrols and investigations with federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement entities.
Ability to interact with others in a professional manner to address a variety of client groups on law enforcement program objectives.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Represent and/or maintain a liaison between federal, state and local partners and special interest groups, such as with the U.S. Attorney's Office, law enforcement agencies and natural resource organizations.
18.
Interact with the public and government officials to support and enhance NWRS law enforcement.
19.
Lead educational, outreach or specialized programs on assigned area and surrounding community regarding resource protection.
20.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and other federal, state, local, tribal, and/or special interest agencies pertaining to law enforcement activities.
As a condition of employment, the incumbent must successfully meet or pass the requirements stated below. Failure to do so may result in removal from the position.Prior law enforcement experience carrying out duties involving investigation, apprehension, and/or detention of persons suspected of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States is a basic qualification for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
Do you possess prior law enforcement experience carrying out duties involving investigation, apprehension, and/or detention of persons suspected of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States?
Incumbent must maintain a favorable background investigation. This position has been identified as Non-Critical Sensitive.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
Are you able to acquire and maintain a favorable Non-Critical Sensitive background investigation?
The incumbent must undergo the following screening and testing measures:
• Pre-Placement Medical Clearance (242 FW 4)
• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB)
• Lautenberg Certification (18 U.S.C. 922(g) (9))
• Drug testing
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Exams
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
Are you willing to undergo and successfully complete the following screening and testing measures? Pre-Placement Medical Clearance (242 FW 4); Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB); Lautenberg Certification (18 U.S.C. 922(g) (9)); Drug testing; Psychological Screening; and medical Exams.
Incumbent must have successfully completed basic law enforcement training as well as an additional 40 hours of in-service training annually. Specific coursework required includes:• Land Management Police Training Program (FLETC) (or equivalent)
• Federal Wildlife Officer Basic Training (FWOBT)
• Field Training and Evaluation Program (FWS - FTEP)• Annual/semiannual firearms qualification
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
Are you willing to attend and successfully complete the following training and qualifications? Land Management Police Training Program (FLETC) (ore equivalent), Federal Wildlife Officer Basic Training (FWOBT), Field Training and Evaluation Program (FWS - FTEP) and Annual/semiannual firearms qualification?
The incumbent must maintain the following Licenses and Certifications:• A Federal commission of law enforcement authority
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
Are you able to obtain and maintain a federal commission of law enforcement authority and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid?
Incumbent must also:
• Wear the FWS uniform according to policy
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
Will you obtain and wear the FWS uniform according to policy?
Incumbent must also:• Safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
27.
Are you able to safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities?
Driver's License
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
28.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment. If selected, prior to entering on duty you will need to provide a copy of your valid driver's license before your appointment. Do you currently have a valid state driver's license?
• A valid State-issued motor vehicle operator's license
• Special purpose endorsements (as required by the specific position) for additional vehicle types including four-wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, aircraft and/or watercraft
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
Are you able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle operator's license and appropriate special purpose endorsements (as required by the specific position) for additional vehicle types including four-wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, aircraft and/or watercraft?
Certification Statement
30.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
31.
Minimum Qualifications GL-09
Skill in the full range of advanced law enforcement techniques and procedures: including patrol operations, law enforcement, and criminal investigations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Conduct investigations to determine compliance with laws that regulate wildlife and natural resources.
33.
Conduct routine inspections and investigations to evaluate compliance with a various federal, state, tribal, and international laws and regulations.
34.
Prepare reports or evaluations by conducting interviews, documenting findings and facts, obtaining copies of official records, and including pertinent evidence, correspondence, maps, historical information, exhibits, and/or photographs.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, relevant court decisions that relate to the management of public lands and their natural, cultural. and human resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
35.
Work with Federal, State and international laws pertaining to conservation of wildlife.
36.
Interpret variety of Federal and state laws governing wildlife conservation.
37.
Comply with procedures of established organizational policies.
Knowledge of the rules of evidence and methods used to maintain the evidence chain of custody (e.g., Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure) and of the elements needed to establish probable cause and reasonable suspicion sufficient to conduct searches and make arrests and seizures under the various laws and regulations enforced.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
38.
Perform inventory methods and procedures involved in storing, freezing, maintenance, care, custody, control and security of property items, including wildlife carcasses/parts/products, and documents, logs, tracks, stores and disposes of items in accordance with set procedures.
39.
Consult higher level employees and/or subject matter experts on wildlife identification.
40.
Prepare inventory documents involved in custody of wildlife products.
Skill in managing and resolving conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
41.
Communicate laws, regulations or policies to diverse audiences.
42.
Respond to public inquiries on wildlife conservation principles and the agency/organization mission.
43.
Handle a variety of law enforcement assignments simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet operational performance goals.
Skill in working and dealing with people and in establishing and maintaining close working relationships with other agencies and other law enforcement authorities in neighboring jurisdictions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
44.
Problem solve in several fields of wildlife such as policy and guidelines, laws, and/or regulations.
45.
Foster or facilitate existing partnership(s) or relationships with others including special interest groups to advance wildlife conservation and stewardship.
46.
Work with local, State and Federal agencies on law enforcement issues, i.e., obtain criminal histories or violations for suspects and offenders, share information, and/or perform ride-alongs.
Incumbent must safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
47.
Are you able to safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities?
Incumbent must maintain a favorable background investigation. This position has been identified as Non-Critical Sensitive.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
48.
Are you able to acquire and maintain a favorable Non-Critical Sensitive background investigation?
Driver's License
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
49.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment. If selected, prior to entering on duty you will need to provide a copy of your valid driver's license before your appointment. Do you currently have a valid state driver's license?
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
50.
Are you able to safely operate motor vehicles, or special purpose law enforcement vehicles of various types including four-wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and small watercraft, and obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
Incumbent must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
51.
Are you able to obtain and maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority?
This position is a drug-testing designated position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
52.
Are you able to successfully a pass a drug test?
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
53.
Are you able to successfully complete the Land Management Police Training (LMPT) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (or equivalent), and complete 40 hours of in-service training annually?
Incumbent must meet the Department of the Interior medical and physical fitness standards for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
54.
Are you willing to undergo and successfully complete Department of the Interior medical and physical fitness standards for this position?
Certification Statement
55.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
56.
Minimum Qualifications GL-07
Knowledge of the rules of evidence and methods used to maintain the evidence chain of custody (e.g., Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure) and of the elements needed to establish probable cause and reasonable suspicion sufficient to conduct searches and make arrests and seizures under the various laws and regulations enforced.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
57.
Preserve and/or secure evidence, property or field specimens in accordance with established procedures.
58.
Prepare citations, criminal complaints, or other written law enforcement documents.
59.
Conduct routine inspections and investigations to evaluate compliance with a various federal, state, tribal, and/or international laws and regulations.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, relevant court decisions that relate to the management of public lands and their natural, cultural, and human resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
60.
Enforce laws, regulations and related statutes concerning public lands and resources.
61.
Apply appropriate laws, rules or regulations to ensure the protection and safe use of natural resources.
62.
Familiar with a wide variety of Federal, State and International laws pertaining to the conservation of wildlife.
Knowledge of investigative principles and techniques sufficient to perform investigations, identify methods and patterns of criminal operations, use available sources of information, interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
63.
Assist in investigating the occurrence of criminal activity in a natural resource setting using established
law enforcement or investigative techniques.
law enforcement or investigative techniques.
64.
Assist in conducting or participating in law enforcement patrols to monitor activities and detect
violations of natural resource law.
violations of natural resource law.
65.
Apply law enforcement skill, techniques and practices to detect and prevent illegal activities.
Ability to communicate orally with a variety of audiences including agency employees, the public, and other agencies
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
66.
Perform education and outreach activities on a variety of topics.
67.
Respond orally to public inquiries on natural resource topics.
68.
Speak with a variety of audiences, such as natives, disabled, or non-English speakers visitors.
Ability to communicate in writing with a variety of audiences including agency employees, the public, and other agencies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
69.
Prepare a variety of written correspondence, procedures or policies on law enforcement issues.
70.
Prepare investigative reports or evaluations by documenting findings and facts.
71.
Write data summarizations, summary reports, and professional emails using Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and other media.
Incumbent must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
72.
Are you able to obtain and maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority?
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
73.
Are you able to successfully complete the Land Management Police Training (LMPT) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (or equivalent), and complete 40 hours of in-service training annually?
74.
Are you able to successfully complete the Land Management Police Training (LMPT) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (or equivalent), and complete 40 hours of in-service training annually?
Incumbent must meet the Department of the Interior medical and physical fitness standards for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
75.
Are you willing to undergo and successfully complete Department of the Interior medical and physical fitness standards for this position?
This position is a drug-testing designated position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
76.
Are you willing to undergo and successfully a pass a drug test?
This position has been identified as Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbent must maintain a favorable background investigation.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
77.
Are you able to acquire and maintain a favorable Non-Critical Sensitive background investigation?
Drivers License
78.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment. If selected, prior to entering on duty you will need to provide a copy of your valid driver's license before your appointment. Do you currently have a valid state driver's license?
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
79.
Are you able to safely operate motor vehicles, or special purpose law enforcement vehicles of various types including four-wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and small watercraft, and obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
Incumbent must safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
80.
Are you able to safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities?
Certification Statement
81.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
82.
Minimum Qualifications GL-05
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, relevant court decisions that relate to the management of public lands and their natural, cultural, and human resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
83.
Apply appropriate laws, rules or regulations to assist in the investigation of illegal activity.
84.
Assist in enforcing laws, regulations and related statutes concerning public lands and resources.
85.
Assist in conducting or participating in law enforcement patrols to monitor activities and detect violations.
Knowledge of the laws, principles, and procedures used in apprehending a criminal suspect, including policies for pursuit and proper use of force and capture such as Miranda rights.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
86.
Assist in preparing detailed or investigative or case incident reports for use during criminal or civil prosecutions.
87.
Assist in preparing citations, criminal complaints, warrant affidavits, or other written law enforcement documents.
88.
Perform field interviews or formal questioning of individuals suspected of criminal activity.
Knowledge of the use of firearms, non-lethal weapons, self-defense techniques, prisoner control methods, electronic surveillance, intrusion detection devices, and two-way radios.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
89.
Utilizes principles of natural resource conservation to contribute to the overall mission accomplishment of the organization.
90.
Apply law enforcement skill, techniques and practices to detect and prevent illegal activities.
91.
Utilize electronic recording devices (ERD), i.e., remote sensors, global positioning systems, and other audio/video recording devices.
Ability to communicate in writing with a variety of audiences including agency employees, the public, and other agencies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
92.
Assisting in providing written guidance on laws, regulations and policies to diverse audiences.
93.
Draft written responses to inquiries or requests for information.
94.
Communicate with a variety of individuals which involve explanation of regulatory requirements and processes.
Incumbent must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
95.
Are you able to obtain and maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority?
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
96.
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.
Incumbent must meet the Department of the Interior medical and physical fitness standards for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
97.
Are you willing to undergo and successfully complete Department of the Interior medical and physical fitness standards for this position?
This position is a drug-testing designated position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
98.
Are you willing to undergo and successfully a pass a drug test?
This position has been identified as Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbent must maintain a favorable background investigation.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
99.
Are you able to acquire and maintain a favorable Non-Critical Sensitive background investigation?
Driver's License
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
100.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment. If selected, prior to entering on duty you will need to provide a copy of your valid driver's license before your appointment. Do you currently have a valid state driver's license?
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
101.
Are you able to safely operate motor vehicles, or special purpose law enforcement vehicles of various types including four-wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and small watercraft, and obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
Incumbent must safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
102.
Are you able to safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities?
Certification Statement
103.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.