Summary
You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) - Chief Park Ranger, in the Division of Visitor Resource Protection. This position is responsible for administering all phases of the law enforcement and visitor protection programs for park visitors and resources. Program responsibilities include law enforcement, boat safety, off-road vehicle management, park Dive Program, park collateral duty safety officer, Park special uses, and commercial use duties.
Duties
- This position is assigned to the Visitor and Resource Protection branch of Lake Meredith. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversees all law enforcement and visitor/resource protection operations, including felony investigations and enforcement on National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management-managed lands. Manages key safety and specialized programs, such as boat safety, off-road vehicle management, dive operations, and overall park safety. Administers permitting and compliance functions, including Special Use Permits, Commercial Use Authorizations, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses, and Tort Claims. Leads physical security efforts, including security surveys, planning, training, and reporting for park facilities. Supervises staff and directs long-range planning, executes acquisition paths, providing leadership, guidance, and strategic goals for park protection programs.
Requirements
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. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Pre-employment and random drug testing is required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with 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. A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment. Firearm qualification and certification are required for the role, and ongoing proficiency must be maintained. You must at least 21 years old. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions. Prior to appointment, you 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. *Additional Requirements located under Qualifications*
Education
Type I Law Enforcement Commission: Must currently possess or previously held (within the past three years), a FLETC issued Land Management Police Training, full Type I Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent; or be qualified to receive a Type I Commission upon appointment. This position does not allow substituting education for experience.