This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)

Duties

As a park ranger, you will perform visitor assistance, interpretive, resource management ,land management and user fee collection for the benefit of the public visiting the parks and recreation areas protected by the Corps of Engineers. Respond to emergencies and accidents. Use radio dispatch for responding to emergency assistance, law enforcement, and/or firefighting support. Enforce safety by monitoring usage and condition of public use areas such as boat ramps, group camps, and/or recreation areas. Conduct interpretive talks and guided tour programs on park activities and cultural history. Research background information to provide accurate interpretive programs. Perform day-to-day patrol of all recreation and project areas. Enforce regulations and issue warnings or citations when performing Visitor Assistance and crowd control. Create documents such as reports and/or maps for Natural Resource Management. Write incident, mishap, first aid and lost and found reports. Collect information on plant infestations, wildlife problems, erosion control and site rehabilitation problems. Perform maintenance of public use areas to include water safety requirements such as buoy and courtesy dock installation. Oversee volunteer work programs, such as Boy Scout/Girl Scout projects. Perform trail maintenance activities. May lift up to 40 pounds while working on the trails or natural resources projects. May serve as crew leader in absence of permanent employees. May direct other staff with natural resource management projects and/or recreation program activities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license or be able to obtain and maintain this license for employment.
• Prescribed uniform must be worn, IAW District policy.
• May be required to work in inclement weather or be exposed to extreme cold or heat also subject to the hazards associated with working in and around wooded areas, lakes and rivers.
• Will be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays, also subject to unscheduled overtime.
• Physical requirements of this position may include prolonged standing, bending, walking through rough and uneven terrain, climbing ladders; avoiding obstructions. All safety rules and regulations must be followed during the performance of work.
• Must be able to move objects up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid Certification.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017) Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Qualifications: Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/park-ranger-series-0025/ and stated below: General and/or Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience which includes experience in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work as qualifying as long as the experience provided a familiarity with natural or cultural history; fish or wildlife habitat characteristics; techniques of resource protection and use; recreational use of public lands and facilities; enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations; fire prevention techniques and fire suppression methods; or the practice of interpersonal relations skills in dealing with the general public; AND six months of specialized experience which includes experience in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work as qualifying with specific examples such as park guide or tour leader; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; or management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations. OR Education: Two years of education above the high school level with twelve semester hours of related course work in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: Jeffrey Piscanio
• Phone: 610 376-6337
• Email: [email protected]