You will serve as a PARK RANGER in the Resource Management Branch within the Conservation Division of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON. ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***

Duties

You will serve as the technical expert on enforcing conservation law enforcement, compliance, and policy related matters. You will provide biological knowledge, expertise, wildlife and fish management and guidance necessary to complete tasks to manage select wildlife species while working in close coordination with base and technical resource professionals. You will provide techniques with emphasis on game management for long-term planning and maintenance of game populations and habitats to enhance native species and biotic diversity. You will regularly interact with enforcement personnel from different agencies, such as US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and local law enforcement.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You must possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• You must pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT) for this position.
• Must be able to obtain, possess, keep and maintain law enforcement credentials and badges by not violating regulations and policies governing this law enforcement position.
• Must be able to obtain, possess, keep and maintain law enforcement credentials and badges by not violating regulations and policies governing this law enforcement position.
• Annual credit, DMV and background checks (checking law enforcement records) may be performed as stated within MCO 5530.14A due to the position being classified as a law enforcement position.
• I am willing and able to successfully complete the FLETC LMPT course within the first year from the date of hire in order to meet the PD requirement to continue working within this position as a Park Ranger.
• I have full use of eyes, arms, hands, thumbs, fingers, legs and feet. I also have eyesight correctable to have good vision and depth perception in both eyes and am not colorblind.
• You must obtain and maintain the following licenses and certifications within prescribed timelines: Federal commission of law enforcement authority, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, Annual/Semi-Annual firearms qualifications.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector serving as a Park Ranger enforcing base, state and federal regulations to protect and conserve natural, historical, and cultural resources to support the mission. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education

or

master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the occupation

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON USMC Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]