Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-05 Job in Fort Laramie, Wyoming US
Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-05
Experience your America by building a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired, the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. Do you want excitement and challenge in your job? Become a Park Ranger (Protection) protecting the National Park Service resources. As a Park Ranger in this position, protecting the resources will be your main focus. You will patrol backcountry areas, protect park resources and visitors, apprehend violators, enforce park rules and regulations, provide emergency services, manage wildlife/human interactions on the roadways or in campgrounds, and encourage visitors to develop a sense of stewardship for park resources. You will also provide information to visitors about park resources. The Seasonal Recruitment Operations Center is currently accepting applications to fill 1 temporary positions at Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Appointments made under this announcement are limited to 1039 hours (six months) in a service year. Appointments may be terminated at any time and can be extended if workload and funding allow. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 06/2012 This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION. KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Must possess or be able to obtain a NPS Type II Law Enforcement Commission. Must possess or be able to obtain state issued driver's license. Must pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) prior to start date. Pre-employment medical exam and drug testing are required. DUTIES: Back to top MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent serves as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer commissioned with responsibility for performing duties including detection and investigation of violation of the Federal criminal laws, and the apprehension and detention of violators. Patrols the historic site grounds enforcing rules and regulations and protecting park resources. Makes frequent contact with the park visitors and presents accurate information about the site. Assist Park Guards with security operations at the site. May perform limited interpretive programs on a variety of topics to diverse audiences. Interpretive contacts will be make through formal tours, talks and living history activities as well as through informal means. Responds to emergency incidents and provides care or guidance appropriate with incumbents level of training. May work a variety of shifts to provide necessary staffing levels at the site. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Rigorous field work requires above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning. This includes prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring agility and dexterity. Duties often involve working in isolated outdoor environments while exposed to severe weather conditions. Dangerous persons must be physically confronted, subdued, and apprehended many of whom are known to carry weapons. There is a high-stress component associated with much of the incumbent's work assignment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties require extended periods of outdoor work and exposure to conditions including temperatures well below freezing to in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Investigations are conducted on foot, in four-wheel drive vehicles, or other forms of conveyance in remote back country settings. Emergency service and law enforcement work requires entry into hazardous environments, exposure to dangerous persons, animals, and substances, and potential exposure to infectious diseases. Long periods of surveillance work may be required in cramped or unpleasant locations and under unpleasant conditions. A wide range of personal protective equipment and clothing is required to be used and work, some of which may be uncomfortable, hot or inconvenient to wear. Adherence to specific safety procedures and other precautions is required. AREA INFORMATION: Fort Laramie National Historic Site was the most vital post of the westward movement in the 1800's. The site consists of 46 historic structures and 832 acres. Fort Laramie has a budget of approximately 1.6 million dollars, plus additional project monies. The current staff has 17 permanent employees and 1 term employee. We are located in southeastern Wyoming, 3 miles west of the village of Fort Laramie, and 23 miles west of Torrington (the county seat, population 5,700). The small towns have post office facilities, stores, schools and churches. In addition to these, Torrington has medical facilities, and Junior College. Recreational opportunities abound. We are also 50 miles west of Scottsbluff, NE; 100 miles north of Cheyenne, WY; and approximately 3 ½ hours from Denver, CO. No government housing is available but reasonable housing is available in local communities. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess either the specialized experience or the education as described below. Equivalent combinations of experience and education may also be used to qualify. Selective Placement Factor (Mandatory Screen Out): Law Enforcement Commission. Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria to be considered for these positions: Current Possession of a valid NPS Type II Law Enforcement Commission. Previous possession (within the past three years) of a NPS Type I or II Law Enforcement Commission. Completion within the past three years of a NPS approved Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program (SLETP). NOTE: This is not regular police officer training. Please visit http://www.anpr.org/academies.htm for additional information on schools and academies that offer the training required to be eligible for an NPS Type II Law Enforcement Commission. Current enrollment in NPS approved SLETP. Applicants must certify in their supporting documents the possession of at least one of the above criteria. Selective Placement Factor (Mandatory Screen Out): Driver's License Possess a current valid state driver's license in good standing. Upon tentative selection, you will be required to submit driver's license information. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for these positions. 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 . -OR- B. A 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. - OR- 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 t