Park Ranger (Protection) (Seasonal)

National Park Service•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Rangers (Protection) enforce laws and regulations to protect visitors and public-land resources and provide a safe visitor experience. The work includes patrols, emergency response, and investigations at National Park Service locations. Applicants may select up to seven locations; hiring grades and projected entry-on-duty dates vary by location. Standard duties include enforcing federal laws, regulations, and policies; patrolling front-country and backcountry sites; responding to medical emergencies, search and rescue incidents, and wildland or structural fires using the Incident Command System; supporting visitor orientation and stewardship, wilderness management, boundary enforcement, and protection of natural and cultural resources; and assisting with preliminary investigations. GS-7 employees independently investigate misdemeanor violations and, under supervision of Type I commissioned personnel, investigate felony violations and fatalities. This seasonal position requires a National Park Service Type II Law Enforcement Commission or eligibility to obtain one, passing the Physical Efficiency Battery, and meeting age and other employment conditions. Work is physically demanding and commonly takes place outdoors in remote or hazardous environments, with exposure to severe weather, dangerous people, animals, substances, and infectious diseases. Uniform wear is required. Employees may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts and may need to operate a motor vehicle as part of their official duties.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Must be at least 21 years old and free of domestic violence convictions.
Must meet the law-enforcement commission requirement by the entrance-on-duty date: hold or have held an NPS Seasonal Level II, full Level I, or equivalent commission within the past three years; have completed a Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program within the past three years; or be scheduled to complete an approved program by the entrance-on-duty date. Applicants must certify eligibility and provide commission details or anticipated academy graduation date.
Must pass the Physical Efficiency Battery before entering the position. The test includes an agility run, bench press, 1.5-mile run, sit-and-reach, and body-composition measures; passing scores are required in the agility run, bench press, and 1.5-mile run.
For GS-5, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4, a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours of related coursework, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
For GS-7, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 involving law-enforcement duties protecting, conserving, using, or managing natural or cultural resources and applying law-enforcement authorities and procedures, including apprehending, detaining, and firearms experience; one full academic year of related graduate education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Must submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.
Must undergo a background investigation and favorable adjudication, pre-employment medical examination, and drug testing.
Must meet the Selective Service registration requirement if applicable.
Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
May be required to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications at some locations.
If operating a motor vehicle for official duties, must possess and document a valid state-issued driver’s license and may be required to provide certified driving records at personal expense.
Applicants’ resumes must specify whether experience was full-time or part-time and hours worked per week to receive experience credit.

Responsibilities

Enforce federal laws, regulations, and policies.
Patrol front-country and backcountry sites.
Respond to emergencies, including medical services, search and rescue, and wildland or structural fire suppression, using the Incident Command System.
Facilitate visitor stewardship and orientation, wilderness management, and boundary enforcement.
Protect natural and cultural resources, including wildlife, plants, archaeological sites, and historic buildings, from degradation.
Assist with preliminary investigations of felonies, crimes, park-rule violations, public-use and safety violations, and motor vehicle accidents.
Perform crowd-control activities.
At GS-7, independently investigate misdemeanor violations and investigate felony violations and fatalities under the supervision of Type I commissioned personnel.