Supervisory Park Ranger (I)

Full Job Description

This position has managerial responsibility for a complex visitor services and communications program.

The program comprises over two dozen staff throughout the year, and serves approximately 2.5 million visitors annually.

This responsibility includes supervising subordinate supervisors, managing a budget that includes a variety of fund sources, long-term strategic communications and interpretive planning, and frequent collaboration with park, region, and national specialists.

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period if hired under Excepted Service appointment during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary or trial 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 or trial period 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-04/01/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.

For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted.

An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience.

For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.

For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as: providing a wide variety of Interpretative services to enable efficient operation of an Interpretive Education program or office; analyzing work functions and processes and identifying process improvements; planning and coordinating.

Plans, implements, manages, and coordinates a comprehensive interpretive, education, volunteer, and visitor services program. Responsible for short- and long-range planning.

Writes and updates interpretive planning documents. Prepares division standards and goals. Responsible for workplace health and safety of employees. You must include hours per week worked.

Volunteer Experience: 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. Major Duties:

Serves as the Division Chief for Interpretation and Education, providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of related park programs.

Acts as the Park Liaison for the Cooperating Association, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with park goals and policies.

Coordinates the Volunteer in Parks Program, including recruitment, oversight, and support of volunteer activities.

Serves as the Park's Public Information Officer, managing public communication, media relations, and dissemination of accurate park information.

Develops and implements management strategies that support park operations, policies, and long-term goals.

Participates in critical decision-making processes that influence park management, planning, and operations.

Monitors and evaluates park programs to ensure they meet approved management direction and comply with applicable policies.

Represents the park in meetings and public engagements, maintaining strong relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, partner organizations, educational institutions, and community groups.

Collaborates with cooperating associations, park partners, historic organizations, universities, and private organizations on projects and initiatives supporting park objectives.