Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer

Full Job Description

This position is a Land Management Law Enforcement Officer, GS- 1801-12 working in Chico, California for the Division of Refuge of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Only experience and education obtained by 02/12/2026 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.

Minimum Qualification GS-12: One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11.

Specialized experience may include: 1) Planning, leading, and executing investigations, apprehensions, or detentions of individuals suspected of violating federal wildlife and criminal laws.

2) Collaborating directly with U.S.

Attorney's Office and/or other law enforcement agencies to facilitate prosecution and ensure successful case outcomes; 3) Representing the law enforcement program on interagency task forces, working groups, or committees, and influencing policy and operational decisions.

4) Administering the collection, validation, and comprehensive reporting of law enforcement data ensuring data accuracy and program compliance; 5) Conducting training, mentorship, guidance, or exercise judgment in handling complex enforcement issues affecting natural and cultural resources, and public safety.

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.

Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii.

Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv.

Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L.

114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures.

Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA.

Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months.

If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service.

The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).

Current appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level.

Former appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation; Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy.

CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated.

Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.

To be considered under CTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the accomplishment record evaluation, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

For information on CTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/" Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.

Positions that require the use of a Firearm: Applicants are ineligible for this position if ANY time they have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside or the applicant receives a pardon.

Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S.

Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.

PCS INFORMATION: -No PCS entitlements authorized Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Supervisor of record for officers, set working schedules, approve time and travel for officers within the Patrol Zone.

Oversee and coordinate law enforcement activity within the Patrol Zone. Point of Contact for US Attorney's office.

Work with and maintain relationships with Refuge Managers and Project Leaders to set law enforcement priorities within the Patrol Zone.

Participate as a team member on the Regional Law Enforcement Leadership Team.