Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their skills as a PARK RANGER. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. First cut-off date will be 2/13/2024 Second cut-off date: 2/27/2024 Third cut-off date: 3/12/2024 Announcement may be extended until all vacancies are filled. Duty Location: Sonora, California

Duties

Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. As a seasonal park ranger, your duties will include: Providing park visitor assistance services. Patrolling public land and water areas to prevent and report unauthorized activities, and to ensure the protection of park visitors and resources. Assisting in developing interpretive program materials. Assisting with the execution of recreation management program objectives at a lake project by issuing permits and monitoring permitted activities. Assisting in emergencies and cooperating with other law enforcement agencies to protect park visitors and resources. Participating in a user fee program either as a fee collector, designated collection officer's representative, or compliance inspector. 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 education and/or general work experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. (This position may be filled at the GS-04 or GS-05 level.) To qualify for the GS-04: You must possess 6 months of general experience, and 6 months of specialized experience. General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as work that provides a foundational familiarity with natural, historical, or cultural history; fish and wildlife habitat characteristics; techniques of natural resource protection and use; parks and recreation management and operations; enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations in a park environment or conservation area; fire prevention techniques and fire suppression methods; and/or interpersonal relations and customer service skills in dealing with the public. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or trades and crafts work is also qualifying if pertinent to the position to be filled. Experience of a routine nature is not qualifying (i.e., typing, filing, data entry, or other routine tasks). Examples of specialized experience include: Answering park visitor inquiries; providing information on various park programs, and/or park rules, regulations, and activities; checking the usage and condition of public use areas, boat ramps, group camps, and other recreation areas for safety, fire hazards, sanitation and maintenance reasons; and maintaining the supply of educational materials and items for distribution. OR You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having completed 2 years of post-high school education with 12 semester hours of course work related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must include a legible copy of your school transcript with your application. To qualify for the GS-05: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service, which includes: Conducting patrols to check conditions at various park and recreation areas; Drafting reports, maps, and/or other related documents for higher level review; Explaining rules and regulations to park visitors or providing information on park activities and resources. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the Federal service (GS-04). OR You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having completed a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of related course work. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. NOTE: You must include a legible copy of your school transcript with your application. Examples of qualifying experience include (but not limited to) the following: Experience working as a park guide or tour leader; assisting in geological or historical preservation project initiatives; assisting in the execution of wildland fire protection programs within the boundaries of a national, state, and/or local park or conservation area; ensuring administrative compliance in the conservation of natural resources and/or safety of park visitors. These examples are not all inclusive. 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 03/12/2024.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience. 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 may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

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]