This position is a Park Ranger, GS- 0025-11 working in Crossett, Arkansas for the South Arkansas Refuges Complex.

Duties

As a Park Ranger your duties will include but are not limited to the following:. Program Management Helps develop, manage and maintain a high quality and balanced visitor services program by providing opportunities in compatible wildlife-dependent recreation activities, as appropriate to the refuge, and the secondary uses and other programs that may support them. Coordinates with refuge managers, refuge biologists, and the state to develop a comprehensive hunting and fishing program. Some programs may involve facility development, restrictions on use, and fees and permits. Helps develop and implement interpretive and environmental education programs. Programs reach a wide range of audiences and address identified resource issues that may reach outside the refuge boundary. Establishes and implements partnerships with local educational institutions to develop and manage environmental education programs that meet both the mission and goals of the Fish and Wildlife Service and refuge and curricula needs of the schools. Provides for wildlife observation and photography opportunities. Develops and provides programs and facilities to enable visitors to have optimal wildlife observation/photography opportunities without undue impacts to wildlife or its habitat. Provides for and manages secondary wildlife-dependent recreation when appropriate such as camping, picnicking, berry picking, boating and horseback riding in support of one or more of the primary uses. Works with senior staff to manage conflict between user groups through the use of various techniques such as time/zone management, limited access, and permits. Coordinates with Refuge Manager or refuge biologists to determine when to open or close an area to a particular use or means of access. Planning In a developmental capacity, coordinates, develops and implements a variety of step down plans for the VS program, such as: Sign Plan, Interpretive Plan, Environmental Education Plan, Hunt Plan, and Fishing Plan. Serves as planning team member for Visitor Services issues during preparation and reviews of the refuge's Comprehensive Conservation Plan. Coordinates plans with State agencies and other refuge personnel to integrate events such as hunting and fishing seasons. Incorporates, manages, and addresses universal accessibility on the refuge, ensuring compliance in all projects incorporating Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Develops refuge site plans that offer and include a seamless visual experience through the use of uniform design and materials that link all visitor facilities from entry to exit including decks, platforms, trails, buildings and landscaping. Public Safety With the assistance of Regional Visitor Services and Regional Refuge Law Enforcement staff, coordinates public safety issues with the law enforcement program, identifies and addresses public safety issues and concerns, such as facility conditions and potential hazards, and ensures that appropriate visitor safety and education information is communicated through media such as brochures, visitor contacts, and signage. Participates in the development and implementation of the refuge's Law Enforcement Plan. Legislation and Policy Interprets Visitor Service policy and legislation and implements it on the refuge. With the assistance of Regional Visitor Services and refuge staff, develops refuge specific policy, procedures, programs and operating systems in regards to visitor services reflecting national and regional policy. May participate on teams addressing regional VS issues.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform may be required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 09/28/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience includes 1) planning, administering, and managing visitor services activities; 2) creating and implementing new recreational and/or educational opportunities, programs and services for visitors: 3) ensuring that visitor facilities and programs meet all regulatory requirements (safety, accessibility, historical preservation, etc.) and programmatic goals and objectives; 4) managing a Natural Resource or Public Land's program budget and ensuring proper use of funds; 5) developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with the public, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies to promote the programs/services of a park/refuge and/or to partner on collaborative projects." OR Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the occupation. Major study: natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, 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. NOTE: Transcripts required. Have a combination of graduate level education as described above and specialized experience as described above which, when computed as percentages of their respective requirements, total at least 100% of the qualifications required. Only graduate education in excess of the first full year may be used in this calculation. do not possess any of the qualifications listed above. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Capital Management 1875 Century Blvd Suite 370 Atlanta, GA 30345 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]