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Park Ranger

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Summary

About the Position: As a Park Ranger in Cottage Grove you will patrol recreation areas and educate visitors.
This is a full time TERM position expected to last up to 18 months.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
01/06/2021 to 01/19/2021
Salary
$34,916 to - $50,598 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 6
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Cottage Grove, OR
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 18 Months
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
6
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
WTHE219056560060HP
Control number
588329100

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Authority recruitment effort for seasonal critical hiring needs.

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Duties

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  • Patrol recreation areas and Corps lands to address violations and safety concerns.
  • Identify issues and take action to protect visitors, facilities, and resources.
  • Educate the public about Corps missions, regulations, and resources during patrols and outreach/interpretation activities.
  • Support the collection and documentation of data and prepare administrative reports.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • A valid state drivers license is required.
  • Heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs, is required from time to time.
  • This position requires a pre-employment physical, and annual physical thereafter.
  • CPR Certification is required.
  • Shift work to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
  • You are required to wear a uniform.
  • This position requires you to have Visitor Assistance/Title 36 Training.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. A state background check is also required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications:
GS-05: Specialized Experience - Qualified candidates will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in federal service with monitoring visitor activity and enforcing park rules and regulations.
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GS-05 Education: Have completed the requirements for an undergraduate degree: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours of related course work in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
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GS-05 Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of specialized experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

GS-06: Specialized Experience - Qualified candidates will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in federal service with inspecting recreation and resource areas, and explaining fire, safety, sanitary and other rules and regulations to visitors.
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GS-06 Education: Have completed 6 months of related graduate education, equaling at least 9 semester hours, related fields include natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).
OR
GS-06 Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your total semester hours by 9. Add the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100% to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts)

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Data Entry and Analysis
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Teamwork

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Trial period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists(Resources and Construction) position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • A Relocation Incentive may be considered.
  • A Recruitment Incentive may be considered.
  • Advanced Leave Accrual may be considered.
  • Advanced Rate of pay may be considered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Management will review and evaluate applicants per Direct Hire Authority. Applicant Qualifications will be reviewed only upon management request.
Referral to management does not infer applicant qualifies for placement.


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: All Applicants will be referred to management for consideration under Direct Hire Authority

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