Park Ranger (P)

Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Isle Royale National Park is April through September, but can be variable during project needs, or funding.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 01/13/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Salary may vary with 2023 salary tables.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/13/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40 hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

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 II (seasonal) or higher National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission, or equivalent, by 01/13/2023. More information can be found in the 'Education' section of this job announcement.
• Must currently possess a NREMT-Emergency Medical Responder Certification (or higher level certification) by 01/13/2023 (you must submit a copy of your certification) to be considered or those enrolled in the training by closing date of this announcement. (you must indicate which school you will be/are attending and your expected completion date in your resume).
• Selectee will travel by motorized and non-motorized boats; and must be able to successfully complete the Department of the Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course.

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For the GS-05 grade level
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the federal service. 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 could include Park Guide or tour leader; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; or other similar work.
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B. 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of related course work. One year of full time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
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C. Equivalent combinations of education and experience. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. In order to receive credit for experience, your resume must clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the number of hours worked per week.

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.

Responsibilities:

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

The incumbent(s) serves as an NPS law enforcement commissioned park ranger primarily responsible for performing duties including detection and investigation of violation of the Federal criminal laws, apprehension and detention of violators, the protection of life and property, and enforcement of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations protecting and insuring the safe use of National Park resources. Will perform a variety of resource and visitor protection duties including law enforcement, emergency medical services, structural/wildland fire protection, wildlife management, search and rescue, visitor services, and wilderness/backcountry management. The incumbent will patrol in locations ranging from high visitor use to backcountry locations. Isle Royal National Park: Assigned to remote work site to provide visitor services and resource protection. Operates a motorboat to conduct law enforcement patrols or to access remote areas for foot patrols; provides emergency medical services; performs search and rescue operations; provides information regarding Federal, park, and state regulations; provides visitor information, resource education, and assistance; and maintains campground and associated facilities. Training Provided: 40 hour LE Refresher, Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC), 24 hours EMT CE or Refresher hours, 8 hour wildland firefighter refresher, as needed. Incumbent will gain significant small boat handling experience and may have opportunities to gain large (27-31') boat handling experience to include marine electronics, reduced visibility night and fog navigation, towing. The incumbent will be stationed on the island. Family housing is limited. However, limited, short-term guest housing may be available. There are no roads, no cell phone coverage, limited amenities and limited opportunity to travel to the mainland. Internet access for personal business on government computers is permitted during non-business hours. Groceries and other supplies are delivered weekly or bi-weekly depending on the incumbent's specific duty station on the island. To protect Isle Royale's wildlife from disease and other illnesses, pets are prohibited.

• Physical Demands: This work regularly includes long periods of standing, hiking and/or climbing, in many cases on uneven, steep, rough, slippery, and/or rugged terrain. Strenuous exertion is frequently required in law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue, medical and related emergency activities. Lifting or carrying equipment weighing over 50 pounds such as firefighting or search and rescue equipment is required. In some assignments, heavy packs may have to be carried long distances over mountainous, desert, or snow-covered terrain. Duties involve performing physically rigorous assignments, oftentimes in isolated outdoor environments, frequently while exposed to severe weather conditions. Dangerous persons must be physically confronted, subdued, and apprehended many of whom are known to carry weapons. Prisoners must be kept under physical restraint during transport and processing. Criminal investigations often must be carried out without regard to fixed work schedules, days off, or opportunities for proper rest or nutrition.
• Working Conditions: While some work may be performed in an office setting, most of the work is performed outdoors in all kinds of weather and climatic conditions. The work is performed at various hours of the day and night and for prolonged periods during emergency situations. Park Rangers are frequently exposed to high risk and potentially dangerous situations in law enforcement and emergency types of situations requiring use of a wide range of personal protective gear (some of which may be uncomfortable, hot, or inconvenient to wear), adherence to specific safety procedures, and other precautions. Long periods of surveillance work may be required in cramped, or unpleasant locations and under unpleasant conditions.

Salary : $37,696 - $49,009