PARK RANGER

About the Position:

You will plan and execute programs in recreation management, visitor assistance and services, natural resources management and/or interpretation.

• At the GS-05 and GS-07 levels, the duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance level of GS-09. The duties are described at the GS-09 level.
• You will conduct long and short range planning, administration, coordination and management of project activities.
• Project activities include fish and wildlife management, soil conservation, forest and range conservation, water quality, environmental stewardship, recreation, park administration, public relations and visitor assistance.
• Coordinate the execution of activities related to recreation and park administration, shoreline management, forestry, fisheries and wildlife and shoreline stabilization.
• Coordinate the execution of activities related to pest control, soil conservation, boundary surveillance, historic properties protection, public education and interpretation, visitor assistance, and public safety.
• Assist in preparation of annual Operations and Maintenance budgets for assigned programs.
• Participate in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources.
• Prescribe and implement resource management actions that promote biodiversity and native species re-establishment.
• Participate in all aspects of recreation management at the project.
• Enforce Title 36 CFR by educating the visiting public on project purposes, conditions, policies and regulations.
• Assist with project's environmental compliance program.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• The employee may be required to wear the Corps' authorized uniform in the performance of duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to work nights and weekends frequently.
• Position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Subject to re-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• Incumbent may be required to possess or be able to acquire first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and blood-borne pathogen training.
• Incumbent may be required to receive a minimum of 24 hours of personal protection/unarmed self defense, situational evaluation and tactical communication training within two years of employment
• Acquire a Corps of Engineers boat operator's license within 12 months