Park Ranger Job in Leesport, PA

Vacancy No. CERD245406204748HP Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $38,925.00 to $50,599.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/21/2024 Close Date 12/4/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Leesport, PA


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available.

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 NOV 2017)





Duties

  • As a park ranger, you will perform visitor assistance, interpretive, resource management ,land management and user fee collection for the benefit of the public visiting the parks and recreation areas protected by the Corps of Engineers.
  • Respond to emergencies and accidents. Use radio dispatch for responding to emergency assistance, law enforcement, and/or firefighting support.
  • Enforce safety by monitoring usage and condition of public use areas such as boat ramps, group camps, and/or recreation areas.
  • Conduct interpretive talks and guided tour programs on park activities and cultural history. Research background information to provide accurate interpretive programs.
  • Perform day-to-day patrol of all recreation and project areas. Enforce regulations and issue warnings or citations when performing Visitor Assistance and crowd control.
  • Create documents such as reports and/or maps for Natural Resource Management. Write incident, mishap, first aid and lost and found reports.
  • Collect information on plant infestations, wildlife problems, erosion control and site rehabilitation problems.
  • Perform maintenance of public use areas to include water safety requirements such as buoy and courtesy dock installation.
  • Oversee volunteer work programs, such as Boy Scout/Girl Scout projects.
  • Perform trail maintenance activities. May lift up to 40 pounds while working on the trails or natural resources projects.
  • May serve as crew leader in absence of permanent employees. May direct other staff with natural resource management projects and/or recreation program activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license or be able to obtain and maintain this license for employment.
  • Prescribed uniform must be worn per District policy.
  • May be required to work in inclement weather or be exposed to extreme cold or heat also subject to the hazards associated with working in and around wooded areas, lakes and rivers.
  • Will be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays, also subject to unscheduled overtime.
  • Physical requirements of this position may include prolonged standing, bending, walking through rough and uneven terrain, climbing ladders, avoiding obstructions. All safety rules and regulations must be followed during the performance of work.
  • Must be able to move objects up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid Certification.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 in this document.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

General and/or Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience which includes experience in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work as qualifying as long as the experience provided a familiarity with natural or cultural history; fish or wildlife habitat characteristics; techniques of resource protection and use; recreational use of public lands and facilities; enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations; fire prevention techniques and fire suppression methods; or the practice of interpersonal relations skills in dealing with the general public; AND six months of specialized experience which includes experience in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work as qualifying with specific examples such as park guide or tour leader; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; or management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations.
OR
Education: Two years of education above the high school level with twelve 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.
OR
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 60. Add the two percentages.

Qualifications: Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/park-ranger-series-0025/

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)
  • 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) CP 51: General Administration and Management Career Field 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.

Benefits

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • 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.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: jeffrey.s.piscanio@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/04/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Jeffrey Piscanio
Address
RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

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