Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)

National Park Service • Page, AZ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) serves as Deputy Chief Ranger-South for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument, reporting directly to the Chief Ranger of Glen Canyon NRA. The position assists in managing the National Park Service’s large and complex Visitor and Resource Protection program across a park with extensive shoreline, developed areas, campgrounds, boating facilities, visitor services, and operations spanning Utah and Arizona. The role advises the Chief Ranger and/or Superintendent on Ranger Activities and Resource Protection and leads law enforcement and emergency operations in the Southern Districts.

The position is based in the Page, Arizona area. The job may require overnight travel away from home up to 10 nights per quarter, long workdays, extensive travel, and emergency response at any time of day or night. Duties can include outdoor work in extreme desert heat and cold, strenuous hiking and physically rigorous assignments, and exposure to hazardous situations. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster. The position requires wearing a uniform, maintaining law-enforcement and firearms qualifications, and meeting physical fitness and medical standards.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Currently possess or have held within the past three years a valid Type 1 National Park Service Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent by November 4, 2026; alternatively, the announcement also states applicants must possess or have held the required FLETC-issued full Type I commission or equivalent, or be qualified to receive a Type 1 Commission upon appointment.
• Have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including experience leading or supervising law enforcement or resource protection employees; interpreting and applying related regulations and policy directives; collaborating with law enforcement or emergency response agencies; and/or serving as Incident Commander or Operations Chief on all-hazard operations.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Obtain and maintain National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification or higher within one year.
• Obtain and maintain Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) qualification.
• Maintain firearms qualification and certification, physical fitness standards, and a delegation of law enforcement authority.
• Pass required pre-employment and random drug testing, a medical examination, and the Physical Efficiency Battery; pass the agility run, bench press, and 1.5-mile run at the 25th percentile.
• Be free of domestic violence convictions.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, meet applicable Selective Service requirements, participate in direct deposit, and pass the E-Verify check and background investigation.
• Complete required training; obtain and maintain a government charge/credit card with travel and purchase authority; and submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Be able to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, including arduous hiking up to 12 miles a day over steep, rocky canyon terrain at elevations from 3,500 to 10,000 feet, and work outdoors for prolonged periods in hot or cold conditions.
• Provide work schedule information in the resume, including hours worked per week, as specified in the announcement.
• This position does not allow education to substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Southern District's principal advisor to the Chief Ranger and/or Superintendent on Ranger Activities and Resource Protection.
• Lead law enforcement and emergency operations in the Southern Districts of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, including incident management, search and rescue, resource and fire protection, public safety, and development and enforcement of park regulations.
• Carry out supervisory and personnel management responsibilities, including recruiting, selecting, training, counseling, and evaluating permanent and seasonal employees.
• Prepare recommendations for planning, programming, and distribution of the Division budget of $3.7 million.
• Draft policy statements and long-range objectives for visitor and resource protection and general park management.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be offered to eligible selectees on a case-by-case basis; they are not guaranteed.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed