Serves as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the U.S. Park Police, enhancing law enforcement officer readiness through data-driven strength and conditioning programs. Focuses on injury prevention, human performance optimization, and wellness to support operational effectiveness and mission success. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/08/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/08/2025-unless 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 full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. Quality Ranking Factor: Applicants who currently possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, may be placed ahead of other applicants, however, you will not lose consideration solely based on not having this skill. you will not lose consideration solely based on not having this certificate. SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires a practitioner who can immediately apply advanced methodologies in tactical strength and conditioning, conduct performance assessments, and mitigate injury risks in high-stress environments, must be certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. In order to be qualified for this position, you must meet both the basic requirement and the specialized experience. Basic Requirement: To qualify for a Strength and Conditioning Specialist position at the GS-12 grade level you must possess the following basic requirements by close of the announcement: You must include a copy of your transcript with this application Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. - AND - To qualify for the Strength and Conditioning Specialist position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess all of 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-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Experience at this level must include all of the following: (1) Participating in tactical training activities to identify physical and ergonomic stressors that increase risk of occupational injuries. (2) Collecting and analyzing data regarding factors that adversely impact physical readiness and developing and executing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance human performance. (3) Evaluating physical training policies and directives and advises on impact and actions necessary to implement and sustain program objectives and requirements. (4) Conducting strength and conditioning assessments, tracks individual and program outcomes, and makes recommendations to modify the program as indicated. 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.
The major duties of the Strength and Conditioning Specialist position includes, but are not limited to, the following: Consultation, education, and training under evidence based practice to insure the readiness and safe physical performance of law enforcement officers. Collect, analyze, and develop programs for law enforcement officer physical fitness, tactical performance, and musculoskeletal injuries. Human performance, strength training, metabolic condition, injury prevention, health promotion, and law enforcement officer wellness.