Park Ranger

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Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Lewistown, MT.

Information about Lewistown & the surrounding area can be found at Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument - Montana | Bureau of Land Management Note: These are not Law Enforcement positions.

This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume.

No assumptions will be made about your experience. GS-5: One (1)year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 level.

Examples of specialized experience may include explaining regulations to park visitors; providing information and advice on park activities and resources; collecting fees; issuing reservations and permits; conducting guided tour programs; maintaining recreation facilities or trails; or monitoring special recreation permits.

-OR- Successful completion of four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours of related course work.

-OR- A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.

Related Course Work -- natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science related to the protection of public lands, social sciences, museum sciences, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources.

Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly relates to the duties performed by a Park Ranger.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands/Work Environments: Work may be performed indoors or outdoors.

Work may occur in steep, wet and muddy terrain, in campgrounds, recreation sites, visitor centers, offices, fee booths, bathrooms, trails or remote areas requiring extended camping.

Positions may require physical exertions such as extended walking/standing, driving, stooping/crouching, digging, or lifting/carrying.

Individuals should be able to work alone or with people; during day/night/weekend/holiday hours. Major Duties:

• Patrolling land and water areas to ensure safety and administrative compliance.
• Performs maintenance activities (vault toilet cleaning, fence repair, general site cleanup, sign installation) on recreation sites.
• Providing information to visitors about points of interest, travel routes, historical and natural features, site activities, and safety precautions.
• Inspecting facilities and checking for compliance with presiding ordinances regarding public safety, noise levels, sanitation, campfires, parking, etc.
• Monitoring recreation permits and monitoring permitted activities.
• Performing other related duties as assigned within this job classification.