This position is a Park Ranger (Visitor Services- Urban Wildlife Conservation Program Lead), GS- 0025-12/13 working in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia for the Visitor Services Branch. This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-24-12261909-SG-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITION.

Duties

As a Park Ranger (Visitor Services- Urban Wildlife Conservation Program Lead), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Program Coordination Oversees and manages the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program (UWCP) within the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Urban Wildlife Conservation Program highlights best practices that engage new urban audiences, ensure access, promote sustainability, and nurture effective, new partnerships at more than 100 Urban National Wildlife Refuges and 30 Urban Partnership Cities. The UWCP strives to improve access to nature for the 80% of Americans who live in cities. This program fosters long-term partnerships with systemically marginalized communities to address racial inequality in wildlife conservation. Develops/evaluates policy, goals, policy statements or national objectives. Provides guidance, technical assistance and information to Regions, Project leaders, and other program offices. Evaluates regional and field recreational and management operations to ensure compliance with national policy and directives. Communication and Coordination Initiates, develops, and maintains partnerships with conservation organizations, community organizations, corporations, faith communities, and other agencies to further the goals of the national wildlife refuge system. The National Wildlife Refuge System works with both traditional and non-traditional partners to ensure the needs of under-served communities. Represents the Refuge System in inter-agency and national- level partner groups, meetings, and workshops. Coordinates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in order to build national and local partnerships, which promote opportunities for Americans to learn about and experience wildlife conservation programs. Coordinates with Fish and Wildlife Service staff in all programs (NWRS, FAC, Migratory Birds, NCTC, Ecological Services, External Affairs and others) and at the field, regional and Headquarters level to share information and best practices, develop policy and guidance, and communicate to external audiences. Teamwork As a member of the Division of Visitor Services and Communications, the incumbent collaborates with division employees to serve and advance the mission of the Service and the Division. Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-13. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-13.

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.
• 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 01/16/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include: 1) developing policy related to partnerships, visitor services, and/or recreation; 2) coordinating partnerships with internal and external partners, grant application and management processes; 3) serving as primary point of contact, coordinator and facilitator of visitor services activities related to strategic planning/implementation; 4) overseeing special reports on issues of national significance engaging audiences in conservation, urban issues, the conservation community, the shooting and hunting sports industry, wildlife conservation organizations, the states, Native American tribes, and the Federal Government. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) serving as the lead visitor center manager; 2) interpreting and implementing visitor services policy; 3) leading the development of interpretive/education products such as brochures, panels, and exhibits; 4) analyzing existing programs and facilities to determine if they are meeting visitor needs. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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

There is no substitution of education for this series at these grade levels.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS-BPHC Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]