Park Ranger, GS-0025-07

US Army Corps of Engineers; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Duluth, MN, seeks a Park Ranger GS-0025-07 for permanent assignment to support visitor safety and interpretive programs. Responsibilities include gathering data, enforcing center rules, and assisting in management reporting under supervision.

The role involves delivering educational programming to diverse groups, maintaining exhibits, and coordinating with staff to protect resources and ensure public safety. Direct-hire authority applies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the federal service including assisting with program development, management plans, public relations, and contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• Gathers factual data to justify improvements in projects and facilities.
• Performs interpretive and educational programming for diverse groups.
• Ensures safety of visitors, Corps personnel, and contractors.
• Enforces visitor center policies by issuing verbal warnings.
• Assists in maintaining historical records and project appearance.
• Facilitates maintenance of exhibits and audiovisual equipment.
• Assists in preparing management reports such as visitation and incident reports.

Job description

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Detroit District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Duluth, MN

Position Overview/Duties

INTRODUCTION: Works under the general supervision of the Senior Ranger/Visitor Center Director who provides the purpose and general direction of assignments and projects to be completed with expected results.

POSITION: Park Ranger GS-0025-07

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT

Description Of Assignment/Duties

• Gathers factual data used to justify and support improvements to the project's programs and facilities.
• Performs a variety of interpretive and educational programming to a wide range of groups including students and senior groups.
• Ensures the safety of the visiting public, Corps personnel and contractors at the project.
• Enforces visitor center policies, rules and regulations by issuing verbal warnings when visitor violations are encountered.
• Assists in keeping some historical records, files and items.
• Facilitates preventive maintenance for exhibits, audiovisual equipment, and overall project appearance.
• Assists the director and other staff in preparing a variety of management reports such as visitation reports, incident or mishap reports, and project damage reports.

Other Conditions and Requirements

APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

WHO MAY APPLY

US Citizens

Applicant Qualifications

Basic Requirement (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.):

• Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service Assisting with developing and executing programs; Assisting with the maintenance of natural or cultural resources project management plans; Assisting with public relations programs; AND Assisting in drafting and modifying contracts.

OR

• Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate-level education with major study 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

• Successfully completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree and am claiming Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in B above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - You must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - You may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/). (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or verification of class standing for further verification.)

OR

• Specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and some graduate education as described in B, but less than the required one year. Compute the percentage of the requirements met, and the total must be at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Competencies Needed For The Position

• Customer Service
• Natural Resource Management
• Public Safety and Security

Conditions Of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• You must be willing to occasionally travel for this position.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) CP-XX Career Field position
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

Point of contact for this announcement is Daniel Carlson.

Your Resume

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.