Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation)

Full Job Description

This position is located at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI) in the Division of Interpretation, Education, and Partnerships.

SEKI receives significant visitation and, administratively, the two units are among the most complex units of the NPS.

SEKI represents an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems arrayed along the greatest vertical relief of any protected area in the lower 48 states. This position is open to the first 75 applicants.

Requirements Continued: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary 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 organizational 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 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-03/22/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Qualifications Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.

To receive credit for experience, your 2- page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume.

Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes.

In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

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.

Specialized Experience Requirement (GS-11): Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the public or private sector).

Specialized experience must demonstrate four or more of the following: researching, designing, and conducting a variety of formal and informal interpretive or educational programs; reviewing data and trends and analyzing information to recommend improvements to programs and operations; planning, designing, developing, or improving interpretive or educational materials such as signs, marketing materials, waysides, exhibits, publications, or digital media; coordinating operations of a contact station, visitor facility, or information desk; training, mentoring, coaching, or evaluating interpretive or educational programs and products; or coordinating and managing the development and implementation of special projects or events.

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:

Provides first- and second-line supervision for a large and diverse staff, including permanent and temporary employees, interns, and volunteers, and manages human capital to meet operational and workforce demands.

Recruits and hires employees using diverse hiring authorities and manages human capital to meet operational and workforce demands.

Trains, evaluates, coaches, and mentors staff to ensure high-quality interpretive/educational programs, visitor services, and staff growth.

Coordinates, administers, and manages all aspects of a complex frontline interpretive/educational operation and ensures high-quality services through effective planning and the efficient use of staff and resources.

Contributes to the accomplishment of division, park, and servicewide goals, including serving on committees; acting as a formal liaison to other workgroups and organizations; and completing supporting tasks, projects, and special assignments.