- Position Title
- Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM1539-BRCA-25-12736076-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 29, 2025 to Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Preferences
1.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Specialized Experience Requirement.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-12 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: Primary law enforcement experience.
2.
This is a covered secondary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Applicants for this position must possess experience gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement position. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet this requirement.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: Level I Law Enforcement Commission.
3.
In addition to the requirements in the questions above, selectees must possess or be able to obtain a Level I Law Enforcement Commission by entrance on duty date, which requires successful completion of an approved Law Enforcement Training Program. Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for these positions. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Consult with natural and cultural resource managers, applicable maintenance staff, and the US Attorneys Office in developing and maintaining program-level protection strategies for unimpaired park resources.
5.
Investigate criminal and other incidents through witness/victim interviews and evidence gathering and analysis to present cases for prosecution to the Assistant United States Attorney.
6.
Perform patrols in a variety of park settings (front country, backcountry, river, lake, and winter environments) to monitor resources and interact with visitors to determine compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
7.
Direct, guide, and ensure quality assurance for a park-wide law enforcement program, with distinct front country and backcountry components, involving resource protection, public safety, and crimes against persons and property.
8.
Use and maintain defensive equipment (e.g., firearms, TASER, pepper spray, batons, etc.) ensuring proper functioning for execution of law enforcement duties.
9.
Recruit, train, and direct permanent and seasonal staff performing law enforcement, wilderness patrol, physical security, campground and day use area management, search and rescue, and emergency medical services.
10.
Write annual performance plans and standards.
11.
Use performance standards to monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff members on a daily and annual basis.
12.
Counsel and discipline employees who fail to perform satisfactorily or have conduct issues.
13.
Develop work plans and schedules which effectively utilize available human and fiscal resources to maximize resource protection, security, crime prevention, and safety.
14.
Actively works to develop and promote a strategic plan for all employees across the organization. Once in place, ensures that all subordinates are familiar with it and understand their role in achieving its goals.
15.
Inspires peers and subordinates through a positive, visible attitude towards the organization and its work.
Reinforces this attitude regularly in trainings, meetings, and daily interactions such that employee morale remains high throughout their organization.
Reinforces this attitude regularly in trainings, meetings, and daily interactions such that employee morale remains high throughout their organization.
16.
Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity. Actively supports a frequent and comprehensive reviews of internal controls, particularly in fee collection, agreements, and other areas of significant financial or ethical risk.
17.
Actively and immediately addresses reports of harassment or uncivil behavior in the workplace.
18.
Supports detail assignments, cross-training opportunities, inter-disciplinary social events, etc. to promote increased awareness, understanding, and appreciation across the organization.
19.
Actively practices and promotes effective communication and conflict resolution.
20.
Maintain good working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies as well as other external groups (Department of Justice, US Courts, Sheriff's Office and Jail personnel, land management agencies) in order to collaborate on shared issues like the prosecution of people who violate the laws and regulations established in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Superintendent's Compendium.
21.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other divisions and partner to further accomplish park goals and mission.
22.
Work with other law enforcement officials from the National Park Service, other Federal agencies, and/or State and local jurisdictions in performing detection, investigation, apprehension, prosecution, and related law enforcement activities in connection with the legal authority of those jurisdictions.
23.
Work specifically with a prosecuting attorney in order to prosecute a criminal case that initiates from a mandatory court appearance and/or an arrest.
24.
Supports peers through regular personal attendance and participation in management team meetings, interdisciplinary work groups, committees, etc.; serves as an individual leader or "champion" for projects or issues
outside of their own program area.
outside of their own program area.
25.
Direct and manage a protection program that includes law enforcement, criminal investigations, Safety and Occupational Health, and resource monitoring and protection activities by establishing, writing, reviewing and approving standard operating procedures or directives.
26.
Review and provide feedback on a wide variety of written documents (to include police reports) that directly capture events and circumstances related to all-risk incidents that occurred within the park.
27.
Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support project development, planning and implementation, often serving as a subject matter expert in the area of law enforcement and resource protection.
28.
Develop law enforcement agreements with other state, local, Federal, or private agencies to protect natural and cultural resources, or to obtain services related to law enforcement.
29.
Perform reviews and audits by reviewing reports to monitor success in following protocols. Implement corrective action when indicated.
30.
Assist others with developing and/or reviewing documents such as required policies, agreements, superintendents' compendiums, and needs assessments for park law enforcement programs.
31.
Develops, proposes, and executes an annual operating budget for all aspects of the program operation, involving personnel needs, material equipment needs, training needs, work projects, to include related costs and yearly
work schedules.
work schedules.
32.
Maintains a strong working knowledge of various funding sources available for interpretive and education programs and projects, and seeks to appropriately maximize the use of non-ONPS base funds where possible.
33.
Continuously reviews budget expenditures and develops strategic approaches to increase productivity, increase available funds, and / or lower costs in future years.
34.
Maintain accountability of all funds in accordance with law, regulation and policy
35.
Continuously seeks outside funding opportunities (e.g. donations, grants, partnerships, etc.), and maintains a series of accurate, up-to-date project proposals and funding requests for work planned 2-5 years into the future.
36.
Develop plans and procedures that involve collaboration with other divisions, agencies, and outside services such as concessionaires or contractors.
37.
Make or recommend alternatives to address law enforcement matters of a sensitive or potentially controversial nature while still achieving park objectives and goals.
38.
Serve as a member of all-risk operations teams such as search and rescue operations, special law enforcement operations, or natural disaster response teams.
39.
Serve as in Incident Commander managing the preparation and initial response activities during disasters or major search and rescue operations.