Park Ranger; Off Highway Vehicle) Bureau of Land Management

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

These positions are located in Canon City, Grand Junction, Gunnison, Meeker, and Silt, Colorado. Information about these locations and the surrounding areas can be found at:

• Canon City
• Grand Junction
• Gunnison
• Meeker
• Silt

We expect to fill many vacancies.

Note:

These are not Law Enforcement positions.

All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

• Provides information to visitors concerning points of interest, travel routes, natural features, site use opportunities and limitations, and activities. Reviews visitor use patterns and their effects on the resources.
• Shares information about rules and safety with recreationists. Represents BLM at events and provides informal presentations about various types of recreation on public lands, Leave No Trace Principles, safety, etc.
• Recreation Planning Support:
  Coordinates projects including planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of trails and other recreation developments. Gathers data related to existing recreational resources to recognize trends.
• Facility Maintenance:
  Prepares recreation areas and trails including maintenance. Plans operations of sites that provide trails, camping, boat ramps, and day use with a focus on Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) and off‑road motorcycle use.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the '
  
  How to Apply
  
  ' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires you to wear an officially‑approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.

Selective Placement Factors:
This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:

Experienced skills and ability to traverse expert‑level technical terrain with a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV).

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

For GS‑05:
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑04 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: explaining regulations to park visitors; providing information and advice on park activities and resources; maintaining recreation facilities or trails; or monitoring special recreation permits. Traversing narrow, rocky, technical terrain requiring precise maneuvering with a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV).

-OR-

Education:

Successful completion of four‑year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours of related coursework, such as natural resource…