- Position Title
- Land Management Law Enforcement Officer
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-25-12733674-SW-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 to Monday, May 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
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?
2.
Competitive - Current, Permanent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee:
Please select YES to this eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee who currently holds 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) and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced on a permanent basis?
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 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2 in block 24 of the SF-50); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1 in block 34 of the SF-50).
Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Competitive, Current, Permanent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee?
Please select YES to this eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee who currently holds 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) and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced on a permanent basis?
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 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2 in block 24 of the SF-50); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1 in block 34 of the SF-50).
Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Competitive, Current, Permanent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee?
3.
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?
4.
Non-Competitive - Current, Permanent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee
Please select YES to this Eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service AND has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
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 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2 in block 24); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1 in block 34)
Do you wish to be considered as a non-competitive, current, permanent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee?
Please select YES to this Eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service AND has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
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 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2 in block 24); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1 in block 34)
Do you wish to be considered as a non-competitive, current, permanent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
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.
Minimum Qualifications -GS-12
1.
Minimum Qualifications - GS-12
2.
Do you have a current rating of record dated within the past 18 months, at the fully successfully level or higher?
3.
If you answered no to question #2 please provide an explanation:
4.
If you do not have a current rating of record available, you must certify that your performance is acceptable, and you have not been advised that your performance is currently at an unacceptable level. "I certify that my performance is acceptable, and I have not been advised that my performance is currently unacceptable."
Ability to assist with the administrative management of the law enforcement program to incorporate resource management objectives and concerns.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Advise staff on law enforcement process and administrative procedures.
6.
Develop and maintain ongoing partnership(s) or relationships with other agencies, organizations or special interest groups to advance wildlife conservation and stewardship.
7.
Investigate criminal activity affecting the following Service trust resources for refuge lands, migratory birds, endangered species, marine mammals, artifacts, and other resources under the jurisdiction of the Service.
8.
Coordinate on-going law enforcement activities with other Federal, state, local law enforcement agencies, and other Service refuge law enforcement staff and the Office of Law Enforcement (OLE).
Knowledge of the Service's administrative, procedural and budgetary policies sufficient to develop a variety of work plans and program schedules.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Formulate budget justifications so support law enforcement program.
10.
Support the development of strategic goals, objectives, and work plans for Law Enforcement activities.
11.
Coordinate for the procurement of law enforcement equipment and services including firearms, vehicle acquisitions and statewide or national dispatch services.
Ability to participate in the administration of a law enforcement training program.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Assist with tracking Headquarters needs, assessments and long-range program planning for law enforcement training activities.
13.
Draft briefing papers, policies, and/or other formal written training materials.
14.
Complete training inspections and compliance activities including inspection of equipment and conduct investigations to determine compliance with an array of Federal laws.
Knowledge of law enforcement patrol techniques, practices, and equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Interact with individuals at all levels to establish working relationships, obtain information, discuss ongoing activities, and provide advice and guidance, and serve as representative for a Refuge Law Enforcement program.
16.
Issue citations, files criminal complaints and prepares U.S. District Court Violation Notices for submission to the Central Violations Bureau.
17.
Interview, investigate, detain, arrest or participate in the prosecution of those who violate the laws, rules, and regulations that have been enacted to insure the protection and safe use of resources.
This is position is a technical advisor position. Prior, progressive experience carrying out the duties of a Federal Wildlife Officer 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).
18.
Prior, progressive experience carrying out the duties of a Federal Wildlife Officer 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. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
Must maintain a favorable background investigation. This position has been identified as Non-Critical Sensitive.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation. This position has been identified as Non-Critical Sensitive. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
Must undergo the following medical and screening and testing measures.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
Will be required prior to pass and maintain Pre-employment 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. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
Psychological Screening, and Medical Exams. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
Must successfully complete basic law enforcement training as well as an additional 40 hours of in-service training annually.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
Must successfully complete 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) (or equivalent); and Field Training and Evaluation Program (FWS - FTEP). Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
Federal Wildlife Officer Basic Training (FWOBT) (or equivalent); and Field Training and Evaluation Program (FWS - FTEP). Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
Must be able to obtain maintain the following Licenses and Certifications.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
Must be able to obtain and manintain the following Licenses and Certifications: A federal commission of law enforcement authority, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, Annual/semiannual firearms qualification; and a valid state-issued motor vehicle operator's license. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
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).
23.
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.
All positions that require a valid state driver's license must include the following standard assessment question, which applicants are required to answer. This question serves solely to notify applicants of the requirement and confirm their compliance and should not be used as a screen-out factor or scored in any manner.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
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? Select Yes or No.
Must wear the FWS uniform according to policy and safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
Will you obtain and wear the FWS uniform according to policy and safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
Certification Statement
26.
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.