Park Ranger (Protection) (Seasonal)

Summary

This announcement is for the Park Ranger (Protection), to clear ICTAP/CTAP priority lists. It is only open to current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the ICTAP/CTAP.

National Park Service-wide (location negotiable). To see available parks and duty locations, please visit Find Your Park.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 03/07/2025 to be considered.

Duties

Park Ranger (Protection) Standard Duties:

• Enforce federal laws, regulations and policies.
• Patrol front country and backcountry sites.
• Emergency response (utilizing Incident Command System) including medical services, search and rescue, and wildland/structural fire suppression.
• Facilitate visitor stewardship and orientation; wilderness management; boundary enforcement; protection of natural and cultural resources (e.g. wildlife, plants, archaeological sites, historic buildings).
• Assist with preliminary investigations of felonies, crimes and violations of park rules, public use, safety requirements, and motor vehicle accidents.
• Crowd control activities.
• Proactively protects park resources from all forms of degradation.

Additional duties for GS-7:

• The incumbent will independently conduct law enforcement investigations into misdemeanor violations.
• Under the supervision of a Type I commissioned personnel, investigate felony violations and fatalities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a NPS Type II Law Enforcement Commission.
• Must possess a National Registry or State issued EMT certification in order to receive consideration for LE Ranger (EMT).
• Must pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) prior to start date.
• Pre-employment medical exam and drug testing are required.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• 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 on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/07/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. You must certify in your supporting documents the possession of at least one of the above criteria or you will not be considered.

• Mandatory Requirements for Park Ranger (Protection):
• Mandatory Minimum Age Requirement: This position has a mandatory requirement that applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
• Mandatory Law Enforcement Commission: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria by the entrance-on-duty (EOD) date to be considered for these positions:
• Currently hold, or have previously held (within the past three years), a National Park Service Seasonal (Level II) or full (Level I) law enforcement commission, or equivalent within the past three years.
• Successful completion of a Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program during the last three years, but have not yet received a National Park Service Seasonal (Level II) Law Enforcement Commission.
• Will successfully complete a Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program by the entrance on duty date from one of the approved participating academies.
• Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB): Applicants are required to pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) prior to entering law enforcement positions.

Important resume information to receive full consideration:

• You must clearly describe your duties, dates of employment (including month and year), and hours worked per week in the position in order to receive credit.
• Credit for experience is given on a 40-hour workweek.

Additional information

• Please use the General Schedule (opm.gov) to calculate locality pay.
• This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at anytime without notification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Rigorous field work requires above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties require extended periods of outdoor work and exposure to conditions including temperatures well below freezing to 100+ degrees Fahrenheit.
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Statement: COLA pay in Alaska is 3.00% with the exception of Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, which is 1.49%.