Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation)

Clarification from the agency

Open to recognized members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Member reservations are: 1. Grand Portage; 2. Leech Lake; 3. Mille Lacs; 4. White Earth; 5. Boise Forte; and 6. Fond du Lac.

Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Membership/Preference: Applicants must be a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and have Tribal Preference. Member reservations are: 1. Grand Portage; 2. Leech Lake; 3. Mille Lacs; 4. White Earth; 5. Boise Forte; and 6. Fond du Lac.

The incumbent serves as the Chief of Interpretation for Grand Portage National Monument, leading the park's visitor services, interpretive and educational programs, supervising permanent and seasonal staff, managing volunteer participation, ensuring compliance with National Park Service standards, developing interpretive plans and media, coordinating outreach, and maintaining collaborative relationships with the Grand Portage Band and other partner organizations to support shared stewardship and program delivery. The following are daily common duties:

• Manage and evaluate park interpretive programs - Plan, direct, coordinate, implement, and assess the effectiveness of interpretive and educational outreach programs delivered by subordinate Park Rangers to the public.
• Provide leadership and technical supervision - Supervise staff by assigning work, setting goals, providing technical and policy guidance, evaluating performance, approving leave, and addressing performance or conduct issues.
• Develop and implement strategic work plans - Create long-range and annual action plans, coordinate internal and external work programs, resolve operational problems, and ensure program goals align with organizational priorities.
• Oversee publications, exhibits, and public engagement - Coordinate the development of park publications and exhibits, conduct research, review content produced internally or externally, and present programs to diverse audiences to support management objectives.
• Monitor visitor use, resources, and internal controls - Conduct visitation surveys, monitor facilities and resources for overuse or abuse, recommend corrective actions in sensitive situations, and maintain internal controls to safeguard funds, property, and assets.

Conditions of employment

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.

• As part of your official duties, you may need to operate a government or private motor vehicle. You are required to obtain and maintain a driver's license within 7 days from Entry-On-Duty.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You may be required to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This 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 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 trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/21/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: You must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes coordinating, managing, or directing interpretive programs; developing long-range program plans; creating educational programs; managing interpretive staff; or performing other similar work. You must include hours per week worked.

-OR-

• Education: Successful completion of at least at least three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a Ph.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree in a directly-related field 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, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. Course work in fields other than those specified above may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in this position. You must include transcripts.

-OR-

• Combination of education and experience. For example, six months of the specialized experience described above (50% of the experience requirement), and 45 semester hours or 68 quarter hours of directly related graduate-level college study in an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education). The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any additional assessment(s) required for this position.

Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Communications and Media
• Education and Training
• Managing Human Resources
• Partnering
• Planning and Evaluating

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessment(s), including a structured resume review. The resume review will measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.

Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/21/2026:

1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates in month-year format (include month/day/year format if needed for 52 weeks of experience), and indicate hours worked per week (or full-time). Your resume must clearly show how long you have held each grade/rank. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your 2-page resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements. If you have federal experience, you should include series, and grade for each position held, and if experience is part of a career ladder position, you must clearly distinguish the job duties and length of time working for each grade level. More information on how to write a Federal Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
2. Complete All Required Assessments.
3. All college transcript(s), if qualifying based on education. Please submit both undergraduate and graduate level transcripts, as applicable.
4. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.va.gov/records/ or call 1-800-827-1000. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
5. Tribal documentation: Documentation that you are a recognized member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Reservations are: 1. Grand Portage; 2. Leech Lake; 3. Mille Lacs; 4. White Earth; 5. Boise Forte; and 6. Fond du Lac. When claiming Tribal Preference, you must submit with the application any one of the following three forms of verification. 1) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Form 5-4432 entitled Verification of Indian Preference for Employment: An applicant may submit a copy of a properly completed and signed BIA certification Form 5-4432 verifying that they are a recognized member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.2) Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Letter of Enrollment An applicant may submit a letter or equivalent form from the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, as authorized by P.L. 93-638 and tribal resolution 37-90.3) Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Identification card - An applicant may submit a photocopy (front and back) of their Identification Card. Note: You are required to cover your photo.
6. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (I/CTAP): If you are applying under I/CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility including 1) copy of the agency notice, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be well qualified. For more information visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

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