Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Department Of The Interior•Washington, DC

43d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Summary 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.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month.
You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
Pre-employment drug testing and a medical examination are required. The position requires the incumbent to be medically fit to attend training at FLETC
Must complete requirements of the US Park Police Physical Readiness Test (PRT), pass each event with a 70% or better.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Must have or be able to obtain a Basic Life Support Certification within 60 days of start date.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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