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These position are located in Gateway National Recreation Area, in the Resource and Visitor Protection Division. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
Relocation: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation.
Who May Apply: Current career or career conditional competitive service employees with the Department of the Interior, Career Transition Program (CTAP), and current or former competitive service employees and current or former time-limited employees eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. For more information, select the following link: Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
These positions will be filled under a Permanent Career / Career-Conditional Full-Time appointment,
Relocation: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation.
07/31/2017 to 08/14/2017
$68,660 - $89,262 per year
GS 11
2 vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - Incumbent will be required to travel within the local commuting area, within the State of New York and/or out of state in order to attend training, conferences and/or meetings.
Yes—Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation.
Permanent
Full-Time
11
Yes
N SHRO-MP-TAE-10012664
475615300
These Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) positions are responsible for the law enforcement and emergency services field operations for Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, Highlands, New Jersey. Sandy Hook receives more than 2 million visitors to the Park each year. The incumbents of these Supervisory Park Ranger (protection) positions reports directly to the Operations Chief Ranger of the Resource and Visitor Protection Division. The Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) directly supervises three to four permanent Park Ranger (Protection) positions, as well as three Park Ranger (Protection) positions filled under Seasonal - Temporary Appointments. The incumbents of these Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) position drafts schedules, submits Enforcement Action Plans, supports employee developmental opportunities, and are responsible for the seasonal employee hiring process. The Park averages more than 200 arrests per year ranging from DWI to Poaching and also conducts public awareness/safety programs with the local municipal, county and state agencies. The Park maintains and operates a Type III Ambulance as well as Type I and Type III fire response vehicles and also has a seasonal patrol boat. In addition, the incumbents work closely with the Chief Ranger and numerous cooperating agencies to respond to a multitude of incidents, and participate in regular interagency operations.
Physical Demands:
The work requires to Incumbent to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). The incumbent wears law enforcement gear that, on a regular and recurring basis, includes a fully outfitted duty belt and a ballistic vest. Infrequently, the incumbent is required to wear specialized emergency rescue equipment, such as bunker gear (a.k.a., turnout gear), riot gear, a rifled plate carrier, and wildland fire gear. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion that, on a regular and recurring basis, includes walking and running over rough and uneven surfaces; moving across loose sand on the beaches; carrying heavy loads of gear and equipment that can exceed 50 pounds; and crouching or crawling in tight or restrictive spaces. The work requires a fitness level sufficient to apprehend a fleeing suspect on foot and defend the incumbent against physical attack. The Incumbent is required to work shifts that Include all hours of the day and night; the work can subject the incumbent to periods of loud noise; and the work can subject the Incumbent to contact with individuals who have communicable diseases.
As a commissioned Law Enforcement Officer for the NPS, the incumbent must meet established physical fitness and arduous duty medical standards. Additionally, the incumbent must meet all physical fitness and medical standards relevant to wildland fire and structural fire duties and responsibilities.
Work Environment:
The work is predominantly performed in the field at a seashore environment with a moderate mix of required office work. The field work is accomplished on land and water by foot and by law enforcement patrol vehicle, boat, bicycle and UTV / ATV. The field work can range from hot and humid in the summer with temperatures up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit to cold and blustery in the winter with subzero temperatures. The work environment is stressful and regularly and routinely involves a high risk of exposure to hostile and dangerous law enforcement situations such as defending oneself or protecting others from physical attack; actively seeking out persons who may be armed and dangerous: and responding to emergency calls or intrusion alarm activations. When performing wildland and/or structural fires duties, the work environment involves high risk of exposure to heat, fire, and toxic chemicals/materials.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The full performance level for these Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) positions is GS-11.
Physical Demands:
This is a secondary-administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U. S. C. 8412 (d) (FERS). PLEASE NOTE: Applicants may meet qualification requirements, but may not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If such an applicant is selected, they will be placed in the regular retirement system. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under CSRS, an employee must transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/14/2017.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/14/2017. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/475615300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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