These positions are located in Region 2 Law Enforcement and Investigations. The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and conducting patrols to prevent, detect and enforce violations of Federal laws and regulations on National Forest System lands related to resources, property, employees and users. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact [email protected].

Duties

Duties listed are at the full performance level GL-09. Detect and enforce criminal law offenses including, but not limited to: timber theft, wildland arson, livestock trespass, archeological resource protection, and drug control laws that affect law enforcement operations. Plan, direct, and conduct patrols to prevent, detect, and enforce violations of Federal laws and regulations on National Forest System lands related to resources, property, employees, and users. Apprehends and detains those suspected of crimes. Locate, secures, and protects crime scenes. Collects and/or seizes physical and documentary evidence. Plans and conducts investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of laws and regulations. Research and analyze information, determines actions to be taken, document cases, formalizes reports, and/or makes recommendations. Interview witnesses and suspects testify at hearing and trials, serves subpoenas, summons, and legal documents. Serve as a liaison to cooperative agencies such as, County Sheriff Departments and other State and Federal agencies concerning law enforcement activities that involve the protection of lands. Prepare investigative reports, provide technical input on enforcement activities, and provides written feedback regarding federal, state, and local cases. Plans and executes reports on enforcement program protection of resources, and facilities. Conducts full investigations of misdemeanor crimes and offenses of regulatory and Federal criminal laws affecting assigned lands and is assigned full felony investigations or portions of felony investigations under the direction of a case agent. Investigate civil and administrative matters which may result in a claim for or against the Government, including accidents that involve the public use of lands or involve resources, personnel, vehicles, facilities, or activities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• This position requires initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.
• Must meet job-related medical, fitness, and/or physical standards as determined by an examination or test.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business- related travel.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE LIMIT: The maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37, unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian law enforcement [or firefighter, if applicable] experience or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application will result in the loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GL-07: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as the majority of the following: conducting patrols and responding to emergency and/or incident calls; assisting with the collection of evidence; assisting in interviewing of witnesses and/or suspects; researching and examining records and documents; preparing reports detailing the facts in accordance with the laws and regulations. OR one full year of graduate level education. OR an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. OR Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site to determine if you are eligible: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp.The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For the GL-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as the majority of the following: assisting in conducting portions of investigations in a developmental capacity or as an assistant; investigating a limited range and variety of criminal and general investigative leads; assisting attorneys by completing support tasks to include testifying at hearings, scheduling interviews with potential witnesses and respondents, or collecting data pursuant to case allegations; independently researching or preparing case reports delineating findings from investigative, inspection, or compliance review activities. OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level).The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. 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: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no educational requirements see qualifications listed above.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]