Park Ranger

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Hot Springs, SD

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About The Position

This seasonal Park Ranger position supports the routine day-to-day operation and maintenance of an assigned recreational facility. The incumbent assists ranger staff by providing visitor assistance, supporting interpretive programs and resource management projects, and completing administrative duties. The typical season runs from March through November each year.

The position is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a competitive-service appointment. Multiple positions may be filled. The salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement; Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized. A one-year trial period may be required, and Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, and proof of citizenship must be provided.
• Meet the qualification requirements through experience, education, or a combination of education and experience.
• General and specialized experience route: six months of general experience involving responsible work that provided familiarity with natural or cultural history, fish or wildlife habitat, resource protection and use, public lands and facilities, enforcement, fire prevention or suppression, or interpersonal relations with the public; and three months of specialized experience patrolling public lands such as parks and historical or cultural sites.
• Education route: one year of education above high school, including six semester hours of related coursework in a qualifying subject such as natural resource management, natural or earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement, social sciences, museum sciences, business or public administration, behavioral sciences, or sociology.
• Combination route: education and experience may be combined if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%, using the specified calculation in the announcement.
• Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• A suitability or fitness determination may be required based on a completed background investigation.
• Temporary duty travel may be required up to 5% of the time.
• A valid state driver's license may be required when use of a government vehicle is required; if required, the incumbent must qualify to drive under Corps of Engineers standards.
• Must wear the prescribed uniform.
• May be required to work nights and/or weekends based on project needs.
• Must work in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a Corps of Engineers boat operator's license within one year of employment.
• May be required to complete at least 24 hours of personal protection/unarmed self-defense, situational evaluation, and tactical communication training within two years of employment.
• May be required to obtain and maintain first aid, CPR, and blood-borne pathogen training within one year of employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Answer visitor questions, provide directions to campgrounds, picnic areas, and boating areas, and give information and instructions to the public.
• Refer public concerns and safety issues to the appropriate park staff member.
• Assist higher-graded Park Rangers with developing, presenting, and maintaining interpretive programs, including giving limited interpretive talks, conducting tours of limited complexity, and maintaining or updating displays and exhibits.
• Assist higher-graded Park Rangers with resource management projects.
• Assist higher-graded Park Rangers with administrative duties.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED