The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Park Ranger. You can make a difference in the West by supporting mission objectives centered around managing and protecting water supply services in an environmentally sound manner in the interest of the American public. Duty Location: Sonora, California

Duties

As a Park Ranger, your duties and responsibilities will include : Preparing reports, evaluations, bulletins, and memoranda in support of the conservation of park resources. Providing information to visitors and making presentations to interested groups. Monitoring onsite programs to determine if visitor needs are met or to develop recommendations for improvement. Planning day-to-day operations of recreation areas and coordinating routine activities with maintenance personnel. Conducting periodic inspections of grounds areas, picnic areas, roads, buildings, roads, and parking areas to determine quality of operations and services. Assisting in emergencies and cooperating with other law enforcement agencies to protect park visitors and resources. Developing portions of cultural history resource management plans or visitor use management plans. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement -- this information must be clearly supported in your resume. For the GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service, which includes: 1) Advising visitors on matters concerning safety, fire prevention, and/or proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities; 2) Inspecting facilities and/or monitoring visitor activities to ensure compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to safety, parking, campfires, sanitation, noise levels, etc. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the Federal service (GS-05). For the GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service, which includes: 1) Developing and implementing interpretive, safety, or visitor use management plans; 2) Identifying and addressing visitor needs for specific programs and services through surveys and group discussions; 3) Developing work projects and coordinating activities with other park personnel; 4) Observing, monitoring, and evaluating onsite programs to determine if visitor needs are met and/or to formulate recommendations for improvement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the Federal service (GS-07). You could otherwise qualify on the basis of education. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. The superior academic achievement provision is to be used to determine eligibility for applicable GS-07 level positions of persons who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a qualifying grade point average (GPA), class standing, or honor society membership. For more information, visit: OPM. 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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/11/2023.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-07 and GS-09 grade levels. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission of school transcripts may result in being rated as not qualified for the position.

For the GS-07: If substituting education for experience, you must have 1 full academic year of graduate education related to the occupation, or superior academic achievement. Superior academic achievement may be determined for applicants who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a qualifying grade point average (GPA), class standing, or honor society membership. For more information, visit OPM.

For the GS-09: If substituting education for experience, you must have 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education, or master's or equivalent graduate degree with an emphasis of study related to the occupation.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Contacts

• Address CCAO Bureau of Reclamation 7794 Folsom Dam Road Folsom, CA 95630 US
• Name: BOR CA Great Basin Human Resources Office
• Phone: 916-978-5476
• Email: [email protected]