Park Ranger, GS-0025-02 OR GS-0025-03

Closing Date: 02 MAR 2020

Type of Appointment: TEMPORARY, NTE 6 MONTHS

Location: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albeni Falls Dam, Oldtown, Idaho

Salary Range:

MAJOR Duties:

·        Perform duties involving a variety of visitor oriented tasks to encourage the proper use and enjoyment of the park facilities.

·        Escorts visitors on routine tours of the facility.

·        Performs receptionist duties at the information desk in the Visitor Center.

·        Provides assistance to the public by answering general questions about the park.

·        Assists in maintaining record of supplies needed in recreation site(s).

·        Assists higher graded Park Rangers in the development, presentation and maintenance of interpretive programs.

General Experience: Six months of general experience which includes involving experience in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work that provided a familiarity with natural or cultural history; fish or wildlife habitat characteristics; techniques of resource protection and use; recreational use of public lands and facilities; enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations; fire prevention techniques and fire suppression methods; or the practice of interpersonal relations skills in dealing with the general public. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or trades and crafts work is also qualifying if pertinent to the position to be filled.

OR

Education: High school graduation (or equivalent). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 6. Then divide your total credit hours of education by the total number of credit hours required for graduation as set by your high school. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

General and Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience which includes in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work as qualifying as long as the experience provided a familiarity with natural or cultural history; fish or wildlife habitat characteristics; techniques of resource protection and use; recreational use of public lands and facilities; enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations; fire prevention techniques and fire suppression methods; or the practice of interpersonal relations skills in dealing with the general public; AND three months of specialized experience which includes patrolling public lands such as parks and historical/cultural sites.

Education: One year of education above the high school level with six semester hours of related course work in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 9. Then divide your semester hours of education by 30. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

·        Required to wear prescribed uniform.

·        Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

·        Required to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.).

·        Ability to work nights and/or weekends.

·        Must receive a minimum of 24 hours of personal protection/unarmed self defense, situational evaluation and tactical communication training.

·        Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and blood-borne pathogen training.

·        Must be 18 years of age by 1 May 2020.

Area of Consideration:  All eligible for the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Noncompetitive Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs

·        Permanent change of station (PCS) is not authorized.

·        Multiple positions may be filled.

·        The initial temporary appointment not to exceed 6 months and may be ended at anytime before the NTE or may be extended up to an additional 1 year, at the manager's discretion, depending on workload and budget restrictions.

·        You will either be selected at the GS-02 or GS-03 level depending on qualifications. There is no promotion potential.

How to Apply: 

This is a DHA announcement for temporary NTE 6 months position at the GS-0025-02 OR GS-0025-03 grade level.

Anyone wishing consideration for this opportunity must apply on USAJOBS under Vacancy Announcement Number WTHF202966186028HP: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/559870200

Taylor Johnson, Taylor.M.Johnson@usace.army.mil  or (208) 433-3133 x225

Michael Greco, Mike.Greco@usace.army.mil or (208) 437-7216