Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)

Full Job Description

This position is located in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, in the Visitor and Resource and Protection Division.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/18/2026-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.

Selective Factors: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify Must currently possess, previously held (within the past three years), or be able to obtain a valid Type I National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission, or equivalent, by 02/18/2026.

More information can be found in the 'Education' section of this job announcement.

Primary law enforcement experience: This is a covered secondary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).

Applicants for this position must possess experience gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement position.

Must currently possess or be able to obtain a National Registry Emergency Medical Responder or higher- certification by 02/18/2026.

Must possess or be able to successfully obtain and maintain Wildland Fire Fighter Type II certification (S130/S190) within first year of EOD.

Provide a copy of your Red Card with your application if you currently possess this certification.

- AND - To Qualify at the GS-11 Grade Level, Applicants must possess at least one of 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/GL-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

Specialized experience Is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Examples of specialized experience include: Performing law enforcement or investigative duties for the protection, conservation, use, and management of natural and/or cultural resources in park areas, which involve the application of law enforcement authorities and procedures to protect visitors and resources, as well as serve as a first-line supervisor of as designated primary law enforcement positions; directs a complex field patrol operation, leading or supervising a multi-faceted program involving resource protection and visitor management activities including search and rescue, law enforcement, and emergency medical services.

-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least three full years of graduate level study leading to a Doctorate, Ph.D., or equivalent degree at an accredited college or university in directly-related fields such as natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management; law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, or sociology.

You must include transcripts with your application materials. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above.

To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 36 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent.

Then, take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

You must include transcripts with your application materials.

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. Requirements Continued...

Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician.

You will also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations throughout employment.

Prior to appointment, the people selected for these positions must be determined physically fit by an authorized physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, pass a medical examination, and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB).

The PEB is a fitness test consisting of five different components: 1) agility run - measures the ability to get up from the ground and sprint while changing directions; 2) bench press - measures upper body strength for one repetition; 3) 1.5 mile run - measures cardio/respiratory fitness; 4) sit and reach - measures flexibility in the lower back, legs and shoulders; and 5) body composition - measures body fat.

Prior to appointment, selectees will be tested in all five components, and must pass the agility run, bench press and 1.5 mile run in the 25th percentile.

Wildland firefighting and other forms of field work demand a high level of fitness to safely perform arduous, day-long work in difficult environmental conditions, including steep terrain, extreme temperatures, altitude, and smoke, and to meet unforeseen emergencies.

This position requires that you pass a Pack Test, a job-related test of the capacity for arduous work. It consists of a 3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack over level terrain.

A time of 45 minutes, the passing score for the test, approximates an aerobic fitness score of 45, the established standard for firefighters.

Applicants shall be disqualified for appointment if they fail to meet any physical requirement.

Probationary or seasonal employment is subject to termination for failure to meet the 25th percentile in each of the identified component being measured.

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

Major Duties:

The incumbent serves as a commissioned Supervisory Park Ranger, responsible for the application of appropriate law enforcement strategies and techniques as a means of gaining compliance with Federal law.

In addition to law enforcement duties, the incumbent is responsible for participating in the full range of all-risk operations (emergency medical services, search and rescue and wildland fire).

The position functions as a first line supervisor, providing guidance and mentoring to approximately half of the Division's eight field Rangers.

Major Duties of this position include: Responsible for the supervision and direction of the VRP personnel involved in law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS), natural/cultural resource protection, wildland fire management, and search and rescue (SAR).

Serves as law enforcement field supervisor to enforce 36 CFR violations, conducts investigations, testifies in court, conducts interviews, works with higher-level investigators, plans and conducts case investigations, and acts as liaison with other law enforcement agencies.

Directs management of the VRP commissioned staff, through coordination with Deputy Senior Law Enforcement Officer (DSLEO), in the development of short and long-range planning, and the determination of equipment needs necessary to accomplish VRP goals/objectives.

Participates in the full range of all-hazard emergency services (law enforcement, EMS, wildland fire, and SAR).

Interacts with and maintains positive working relationships with cooperating agencies at the local/state/Federal levels, seeks partnerships, and works closely with interdivisional personnel.