Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) - Chief Ranger

Full Job Description

This position is located in Redwood National and State Parks, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection. Government housing is NOT available.

More information about the position and the park may be obtained by contacting Leonel Arguello, Superintendent, Redwood National Park at leonel_arguello@nps.gov 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.

Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service).

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/14/2026-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, have previously held (within the past three years), or be able to obtain a valid Type I Law Enforcement Commission, or equivalent, by the close date listed.

(You MUST indicate your commission number and date in your resume or provide a copy of your commission card within your application).

Failure to provide this information in your resume will result in disqualification). If you do not meet the requirement of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position.

This is a covered secondary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (Federal Employees Retirement System).

Applicants for this position must possess experience gained by substantial service (at least 3 years) in a primary law enforcement position in the federal government, with no anticipated break in service; or equivalent documented experience outside the federal government.

If you do not meet the requirement of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position. More information can be found in the 'Education' section of this job announcement.

- AND - Applicants must possess the following minimum qualification by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience MUST include: (1) investigating alleged violations of laws or regulations; (2) collecting and maintaining evidence according to established procedures and professional standards; (3) collaborating with other law enforcement or emergency response agencies on investigations or emergency incidents; (4) writing a variety of investigative and/or legal documents; and (5) interpreting or providing guidance to other staff on law enforcement policies, procedures, or techniques.

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:

Major Duties: Plan, direct, and manage protection programs.

Apply comprehensive experience and understanding while providing oversight, managerial expertise, supervision, and assistance to the division for a wide variety of ranger services and functions.

Develop, negotiate and amend cooperative agreement, MOU's, memorandum of agreements, and annual operating plans.

Engage in extensive public and interagency relations to carry out the complicated divisional and park programs.

Serve as the senior law enforcement official to ensure the accomplishment of the law enforcement mission of the park.

Investigate, apprehend, or detain individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States committed within the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.

Perform the full range of supervisory duties to include performing overall work planning, establishes work schedules and priorities, and assigns and reviews work; ensuring equal opportunity for all Division employees supervised in the selection of employees for training, promotions, awards and recognition; labor relations, and on-the-job safety and health of all employees.

Represent the park on several multi-agency and multi-discipline teams and workgroups. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders.