Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer

Full Job Description

This position is a Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer, GS-1801-13, working for the Division of Refuge Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Only experience and education obtained by 02/23/2026 will be considered. In addition, to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications GS-13: One (1) year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level (comparable to GS-12) in the Federal government.

Specialized experience includes: 1) Developing strategic goals, objectives, or work plans at the regional or national level related to law enforcement training; 2) Providing law enforcement oversight, technical guidance, or leadership at the national or regional level; 3) Planning, facilitating, and supervising training both internally and externally with Federal, state and local partners on all areas related to training, such as policy, equipment and curriculum requirements; and 4) Developing long range regional budget projection plans and make determinations for allocations of funds for resources, operational costs, or training requirements.

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.

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

Fish and Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.

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.

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.

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.

Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Duty Station: This position is located within Region 4.

Duty stations may include locations in the following states: Alabama: Decatur, Grand Bay Arkansas: Pottsville, Bald Knob Florida: Titusville, Deland, Boynton Beach Georgia: Atlanta, Round Oak Louisiana: Lacombe, Monroe Mississippi: Starkville, Gautier South Carolina: Mateo, Hollywood, Hardeeville Tennessee: Springville This position is covered under the Special Salary Table for the 1801 Law Enforcement occupational series.

Pay is determined by the duty station and the applicable special salary table, which includes locality adjustments. Current 2026 Special Salary Tables are available on the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/special-rates/.

Please Note: If selected, may be assigned to a regional office, field office, current duty station, or another DOI-owned or leased worksite at management's discretion.

Questions regarding duty station placement will be addressed during the interview process.

Permanent Change in Stations (PCS) Information: Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6.

All moving expenses are taxable. -In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements may be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.

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/" 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 may be requested from the supervisors of the positions you held during your 24-month period.

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.

Physical Demands: Mostly sedentary but may require strenuous activity such as standing, walking, running, or crawling over rough terrain day or night.

Must shift quickly from desk work to physical tasks. Requires safe use of firearms, defensive tactics, and operation of vehicles, watercraft, horseback, and light aircraft.

Must be prepared to use force, including deadly force to protect life and property. Work Environment: Primarily office but includes outdoor work in extreme weather and remote areas.

Irregular hours, emergencies, and high-risk situations require safety protocols and protective gear. Travel may involve foot, vehicles, boats, aircraft, or horseback.

Risks include accidents, flying in small aircraft, and confined conditions for extended periods. Major Duties:

The Supervisory Land Management Law Enforcement Officer serves as the Deputy Regional Chief of Refuge Law Enforcement.

Directing and managing all aspects of the regional refuge law enforcement program, a critical agency function that protects natural, cultural, and human resources.

This is accomplished through oversight of investigations, apprehensions, and detention of individuals who violate federal laws.

Major duties include: Serving as Deputy Regional Chief of Refuge Law Enforcement, providing advisory and technical expertise on law enforcement issues to regional leadership and refuge managers.

Assuming executive-level responsibilities during continuity of operations or emergency incident management events, ensuring mission-critical law enforcement functions across multiple states and jurisdictions.

Assisting in managing the regional refuge law enforcement program, including fiscal responsibility for budget allocations and coordination with Headquarters on Service-wide initiatives.

Sharing responsibility for criminal and civil investigations, and exercise line authority over Federal Wildlife Zone Officers conducting enforcement activities such as investigations, arrests, and prosecutions.

Upholding laws, treaties, and regulations to protect plants, fish, and wildlife on Service lands and easements, ensuring safe and lawful public use of these areas.