PARK RANGER.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Park Ranger to help manage and protect natural and cultural resources at designated sites. You will inform visitors about park rules, safety practices, and point out notable cultural or historic features.

Daily duties include patrolling park areas for safety, guiding public conduct, and assisting with related site operations as needed. This role may require weekend work and a background check.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience providing information to park visitors or patrolling recreational areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to park visitors about park rules, safety, and cultural/historic sites.
• Patrol recreational areas to identify safety hazards or rule violations.
• Assist in real estate-related duties such as leases or permits as needed.

Skills

Park information

Safety patrol

Fire safety awareness

Public interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field

Job description

Duties

• Check areas for compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to parking, camping, noise level, sanitation, and safety.
• Participate in inspections of a variety of service contracts including ground maintenance, refuse removal, janitorial, and law enforcement.
• Participate in natural resources management activities, such as fish and wildlife surveys, forest inventories, type mapping, and firefighting (prevention, suppression and controlled burning
• Participate in real estate activities, such as leases, licenses, permits, and easements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Tour of duty may include occasional weekend work.
• Must posses a valid state drivers license.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) providing information to park visitors pertaining to park rules, cultural/historical sites, wildlife areas, or fire safety; OR 2) patrolling recreational areas for safety violations or hazards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

Education

Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours of related course work in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages.

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Park Ranger position position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.