One vacancy is located in Pinnacles National Park, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection. One vacancy is located in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/15/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Selective Factors: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify: Must currently possess, previously held (within the past three years), or be able to obtain a valid Type I National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission, or equivalent 07/15/2025. More information can be found in the 'Education' section of this job announcement. 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. Must have a current, valid State Driver's License 07/15/2025. FOR PINNACLES ONLY: Must possess or be able to successfully obtain and maintain Wildland Fire Fighter certification (S130/S190) within 6 months from entry on duty. Provide a copy of your Red Card with your application if you currently possess this certification. - AND - Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience includes (1) Investigating alleged violations of laws or regulations; (2) collecting evidence according to established procedures and professional standards; (3) collaborating with other law enforcement or emergency response agencies on investigations or emergency incidents; and (4) writing a variety of investigative and/or legal documents. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
Pinnacles National Park Location: Serves as the Chief Ranger at Pinnacles National Park, a national park system Unit located in central California. The position is responsible for the park's law enforcement program, wildland & structural fire programs, & emergency services through a subordinate staff of professional & technical personnel. The incumbent serves as the Senior Law Enforcement Commissioned Ranger responsible for performing law enforcement duties under provisions of applicable federal laws & regulations enacted to ensure the protection & safe use of national park resources. The Chief Ranger is a member of the parks' management team and the principal advisor to the superintendent on all matters concerning law enforcement, resource protection, security, visitor safety, emergency services, & fire management Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Location: As Chief Ranger for Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (PUHO) and Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park (KAHO), the incumbent serves as a senior advisor in the management of the two parks' resource & visitor protection programs & is responsible for program development & implementation. The program may include, but is not limited to, park resource protection, security & visitor safety, emergency services, fire, law enforcement, & special park uses. The Chief Ranger is a member of the parks' management team & the principal advisor to the superintendent on all matters concerning law enforcement, resource protection, security, visitor safety, emergency services, & fire management. The Chief Ranger provides technical support to the superintendents of Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site (PUHE) & the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (ALKA) on protection matters. Major Duties include: Responsible for oversight of law enforcement program involving technical understanding of laws, regulations & procedures in regard to a variety of criminal violations as they relate to the protection of park staff, visitors and resources. Serves as primary liaison with all law enforcement, emergency medical & fire agencies by developing and maintaining external partnerships. Responsible for on-the-job safety of employees. Ensures fair employment practices. Directs the overall planning & fiscal control of a total annual budget of approximately $500,000. REQUIREMENTS: Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service). TIG requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. TIG requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for VEOA appointment. 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. Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous & physically demanding duties; & also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, & mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. You will also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations throughout employment. 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 will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License & Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), & 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 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 & shift work. The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement & you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Selectee(s) must be free of any domestic violence convictions. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation & favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. If you are a new supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel overnight away from home 5 to 10 days. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Additional requirements are listed in the "Requirements" section.