Supervisory Park Ranger (P)

This position is located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in the Division of Visitor, Fire, and Resource Protection.

Open to the first 101 applicants or 05/15/2024whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

The incumbent has primary responsibility for law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency medical services, visitor services operations, and natural resources management, in the large, heavily used front-country and wilderness areas of the parks. Serves as a Commissioned Law Enforcement Ranger responsible for performing law enforcement duties including: detection, investigation, apprehension, detention and prosecution under provisions of applicable laws, rules and regulations enacted to ensure the protection and safe use of National Park Service resources.

The Primary duty of this position is the supervision and enforcement of the criminal laws of the United States through investigation, apprehension, education and detention of individuals suspected or convicted of violating these laws. Appropriate enforcement to protect park natural, cultural, historical and human resources constitutes the basic reason for the existence of this position, occupies a substantial portion of the Ranger's working time and is assigned on a regular and recurring basis.

• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
  
  You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.

• Selectee(s) will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency.

• You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

• Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. You will also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations throughout employment.

• Prior to appointment, the people selected for these positions must be determined physically fit by an authorized physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, pass a medical examination, and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB is a fitness test consisting of five different components: 1) agility run - measures the ability to get up from the ground and sprint while changing directions; 2) bench press - measures upper body strength for one repetition; 3) 1.5 mile run - measures cardio/respiratory fitness; 4) sit and reach - measures flexibility in the lower back, legs and shoulders; and 5) body composition - measures body fat. Prior to appointment, selectees will be tested in all five components, and must pass the agility run, bench press and 1.5 mile run in the 25th percentile.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/15/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted.

An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.

For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Selective Factors: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify:

• Must currently possess, previously held (within the past three years), or be able to obtain a valid Type 1 National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission, or equivalent, by 05/15/2024. More information can be found in the 'Education' section of this job announcement.

• 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. Applicants must possess at least 3 years in a primary law enforcement position in the Federal government, with no anticipated break in service; or equivalent documented experience outside the Federal government.

• Must currently possess National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification, or National Registry Paramedic certification by 05/15/2024. State certification is acceptable but must obtain a National Registry Certification within 6 months of appointment.

• Must have a current, valid State Driver's License by entry on duty 05/15/2024.

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Applicants must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

• EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) leading the investigation of alleged violations of laws or regulations related to the protection, conservation, use, or management of natural/cultural resources; (2) protecting individuals against threats to personal safety; (3) developing and/or implementing policies related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; (4) collaborating with other law enforcement and/or emergency agencies.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.