Field Staff Law Enforcement Ranger

Job Summary

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Vernal, Utah. Information about Vernal and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

• This position serves as a Field Staff Law Enforcement Ranger for the Green River District.
• Investigates crimes and apprehends violators on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands and facilities.
• Coordinates law enforcement activities such as identifying law enforcement issues and investigation and apprehension efforts with other Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies.
• Collects on‑site evidence, interviews witnesses or suspects, follows up on leads, searches records and conducts surveillance while investigating acts of criminal activity on public lands.
• Prepares investigative reports.
• Ensures comprehension of and compliance with Federal and/or State laws and regulations.
• Participates in search and rescue efforts of public lands visitors.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

After the Final date to receive applications, a review of your application package will be made to ensure you meet all qualification requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position.

Qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview. Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Arrest, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Law, Interpersonal Skills. In the evaluation process, due weight will be given to job related experience, education, training, incentive awards and performance appraisals. Applicants must have a performance rating of at least the equivalent of fully successful to be eligible for promotion or placement. Applicants may provide a copy of a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months.

If the applicant is unable to provide a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months, the applicant may provide a written explanation as to why. In order 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 the following additional assessment:
Subject Matter Expert Resume Panel Review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.

This is an online application process through USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 02/23/2026. If you need assistance in applying online, please contact Cassie Herrick at  or _HR_RECRUITMENT. If applying online poses a hardship for you (i.e., you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.

You must have or create a profile in USAJOBS and include a current resume. Follow the steps described below to complete the application process:
• Create or use a USAJOBS profile.
• Upload your resume and supporting documents.
• Complete the online questionnaire.
• Submit the application before the deadline. Check your application status on your USAJOBS account and ensure that all required documentation is included. Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility.

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