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SummaryWHO MAY APPLY: Only career or career-conditional employees, in the competitive service, currently employed with the Department of the Interior, and all that are eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). The Northern Rockies Servicing Human Resources Office in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, is accepting applications through USAJOBS, to recruit for one permanent, full-time position of Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection), Law Enforcement Specialist, GS-0025-12.ResponsibilitiesWithin the Division of Resources Management and Visitor Protection and under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief Ranger, incumbent will administer the Yellowstone Justice and Jail programs. Yellowstone averages over 60 prisoners a year and 300+ mandatory court appearances. Will administer the Yellowstone 911 Center. Provides oversite and ensures execution of dispatch and 911 services to assure compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Determines the need for warrants of arrest, search, drafts affidavits and warrants, obtains and executes search warrants. Investigates complaints against employees as assigned by the Chief Rangers Office. Serves as custodial property manager for YELL firearms program. Directly supervises one GS-11 Jail Supervisor, and four GL-9 permanent staff rangers. Manages complex investigations involving criminal activity, injuries or deaths in NPS jurisdiction; personally conduct or supervise sensitive investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct; and investigate and respond to routine complaints or requests for information involving assigned program areas. Serves as liaison with all federal enforcement agencies, maintain General Agreements with outside agencies, both federal and local, and work closely with U.S. Attorney's Office, U.S. Magistrate, and U.S. Clerk of Court. Coordinates and ensures content for annual Law Enforcement Training for up to 100 Yellowstone park rangers per year. Answers data calls for Superintendent, Regional Office, WASO, and DOI. Tracks budgetary expenditures for Justice and Jail program. Purchases parkwide supplies and equipment such as Electronic Control Devices, Body worn and In-Car Cameras, video surveillance equipment ammunition, etc. Will work a full-time work schedule, 40 hours per week. This is a required occupancy position and federal government housing is available in Park Headquarters, Mammoth Hot Springs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must maintain good physical condition and be able to pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) or applicable standard outlined in Director's Order/Reference Manual-57 NPS Occupational Medical Standards, Health and Fitness. Work demands range from moderate periods of office work (walking, standing, sitting, and lifting) to strenuous periods of extreme physical and mental activity. Emergency service activities involve walking long distances over rough terrain, carrying heavy loads and using technical rescue equipment. Going without sleep for long periods of time is a common occurrence. Incumbent must be able to fly in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft without ill effects. FITNESS: 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. Incumbent 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting, classroom, in the field, on trails, and in remote backcountry settings. Rescue and EMS work involves frequent exposure to hazardous environments, hazardous tight landings and take offs, extremes in temperature, and exposure to communicable diseases. Various levels of personal protective clothing are required to perform duty functions safely.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males New employees of the Department of the Interior must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of net pay within 30 days of entrance on duty. Selectee will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency. Selectee must be free of any domestic violence convictions. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. 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. 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 may be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You may also be required to 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 will be expected to travel in (not pilot) a small single-engine aircraft. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime. If you are a new employee in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Occasional overnight travel required. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.QualificationsTo qualify you must meet the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM), Qualification Standards which include experience requirements, and selective placement factors as listed in the Occupational Questionnaire and outlined below. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcementunless 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 either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. NOTE: If you do not indicate the number of hours worked per week, you will not be given credit for your experience. All 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. 1. OPM Qualification Standards - Park Ranger (P) Law Enforcement Specialist,GS-0025-12 (education does not apply at this grade level). SEE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Must possess at least one full-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position at the GS-12 grade level. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Manage a law enforcement program such as a district operation; develop policies and procedures related to law enforcement, fire management, and emergency services programs; develop projects related to law enforcement or physical security; conduct internal investigations; conduct complex law enforcement investigations; interpret and provide advice on national policy and park law enforcement audit programs; enforce Federal laws and regulations relating to criminal activities such as illegal hunting and fishing; vandalism; harvesting of native plants; theft or destruction of archeological resources; cultivation, sale, possession and use of controlled substances; traffic violations on roads, rivers, and lakes; trespassing; domestic abuse; assault; interact and communicate with park visitors, park partners, other law enforcement agencies, and tribal leaders. In addition to meeting OPM's Qualification Standards, you must meet the following selective placement factors listed below (SCREEN-OUTS): 2. Type I Law Enforcement Commission (Selective Placement Factor). Applicants must possess a valid National Park Service, Type I Level Law Enforcement Commission, OR demonstrate the eligibility to obtain a commission, by the entrance-on-duty date. This is demonstrated by a having a valid Type I LE Commission or having an equivalent certification with another agency by successfully completing one of the six certifications listed below. If you do not meet this selective factor you will be rated ineligible (please submit a copy of your current commission card, minus photograph, OR a copy of your training certificate). 1) Land Management Police Training (LMPT, LMTP, 11LM, or 9PT)2) National Park Ranger Integrated (NPRI)3) U.S. Park Police Integrated (USPPI)4) National Resource Police Training Program (NRPT)5) BIA-Basic Police Officer Training (BIA-BPOTP)6) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP, Mixed Basic Training Program) to include 3 years of law enforcement experience. 3. Emergency Medical Technician (Selective Placement Factor). This position requires an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), an Advanced EMT, or a Paramedic certification by the closing date of this job announcement. Please document your license and/or registry number and expiration date in your application. If you do not meet this selective factor, you will rated ineligible. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. Must possess a valid state driver's license by the entrance-on-duty date, if selected. Please document your license number, state and expiration date in your resume. Do not submit photo copies of your license.EducationThere is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12grade level.Additional InformationTIME-IN-GRADE: Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule (GS) position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 grade level, or equivalent in the Federal service). Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibles. RETIREMENT COVERAGE: 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). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions). You must let this office know if you are in a Primary position. Area Information: This position will be located at park headquarters in Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Elevation at Mammoth is 6,200 feet. Temperatures vary from an average of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in summer to sub-zero at times in winter. A school is available, with kindergarten through 12, in Gardiner, Montana, five miles north of headquarters. Free bus transportation is provided for school children between Mammoth and Gardiner. Many community facilities such as stores, a drugstore, day care, motels, and restaurants are available in Gardiner. A medical clinic is available in Mammoth. All other services are available within 55 to 75 miles from Mammoth. This announcement may be used to fill additional, identical positions if vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. 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=AlternateApplicationInformation.
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