- Position Title
- Assistant Chief
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-USPP-25-12758798-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 9, 2025 to Tuesday, July 22, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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.
3.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
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).
5.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Due Weight Performance
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Merit Hiring Plan Short Essay Questions
The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot.
1.
How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
(limit 1,200 characters)
2.
In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
(limit 1,200 characters)
3.
How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
(limit 1,200 characters)
4.
How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
(limit 1,200 characters)
5.
I certify that the above responses are in my own words and I did not use a consultant or Artificial Intelligence (such as a large language model (LLM)).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the position of Assistant Chief (SP-0083-10), with the U.S. Park Police. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Selective Factor requirement for the Assistant Chief, U.S. Park Police position. Selective Factors are competencies/KSAs or special qualifications without which a candidate could not perform the duties of a position in a satisfactory manner. Selective factors are applied in addition to minimum qualifications. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience as it pertains to the Selective Factor requirements for this Assistant Chief, U.S. Park Police SP-0083-10 position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience as it pertains to the Selective Factor requirements for this Assistant Chief, U.S. Park Police SP-0083-10 position.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Assistant Chief position
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Assistant Chief work at the SP-10 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Demonstrate knowledge of human resource management, financial management, training, law enforcement commissions, and personnel security requirements and security clearances.
5.
Address conflicts, concerns, and personnel issues within a law enforcement program to maintain the overall efficiency of the program.
6.
Analyze, conduct, and manage programs dealing with the administrative functions of a police force.
7.
Provide leadership to law enforcement programs at the Command level.
8.
Provide leadership effectively evaluating existing programs and implementing standard operating procedures during critical operations.
Negotiation - Works with others toward an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Persuade all levels of employees to work together effectively to achieve desired program and operational outcomes.
10.
Develop positive and effective interpersonal relationships of the quality and caliber needed to build and maintain the wide range of complex and sometimes controversial coalitions and partnerships required to maximize the quality and effectiveness of initiatives, projects and individual employee performance.
11.
Make critical decisions in complex situations and propose, recommend or effect positive policy, program, or operational changes or responses within the context of a variety of complex situations.
12.
Initiate actions to effectively guide individuals/groups to accomplish the mission and goals of the organization while fostering and promoting a diverse workforce, EEO objectives, and other applicable policies and procedures.
13.
Identify and immediately deal with allegations of a hostile work environment and all forms of harassment.
14.
Balance the rights of employee organizations with EEO rights and obligations.
Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Act proactively and initiate actions to effectively guide individuals/groups to accomplish the mission and goals of the organization while fostering and promoting a diverse workforce, EEO objectives, and other applicable policies and procedures.
16.
Prepare and relay information to diverse groups of individuals both internal and external to the organization.
17.
Respond effectively to concerns/complaints from the public, employees, and/or high ranking government officials.
18.
Demonstrate effective and positive oral communication skills with both interior and exterior customer bases.
Decision Making - Specifies goals and obstacles to achieving those goals, generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses the best alternative in order to make a determination, draw conclusions or solve a problem.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Develop, coordinate and manage complex projects (according to recognized and established project management principles) in multiple disciplines and across multiple program areas within the law enforcement community.
20.
Examine and analyze existing procedures to ensure best practices are employed.
21.
Issue policies and procedures appropriate for a geographically dispersed/multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency.
Written Communication - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Evaluate programs through personal inspections and special studies.
23.
Prepare written presentations to high-ranking officials both inside and outside the Department of the Interior and National Park Service on issues affecting the organization.
24.
Develop and present written and oral reports of work efforts to supervisors.
25.
Prepare clear, concise, accurate, and coherent written reports that present relevant facts.
Verification 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 an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.