This position is located in Point Reyes National Seashore, in the Division of Resource Visitor & Resource Protection. Open to the first 101 applicants or 11/14/2024whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Serve as the Program Manager (Chief Ranger) for the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection at Point Reyes National Seashore and the Northern Unit of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Directs all law enforcement, wildland fire, dispatch, search and rescue, aviation, pack stock, emergency medical services, and radio functions of the park. Make decisions concerning recruitment, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and separations. Administer law enforcement program at Point Reyes National Seashore, an area of both concurrent and exclusive federal jurisdictions, overseeing investigation activities, court cases prosecution/sentencing actions and coordination with U.S. Attorney's office and Regional Solicitor on cases and tort claims. Primary subject matter expert and advisor to the Superintendent and management team on all matters of law enforcement and resource/visitor protection. Represent Park on several multi -agency and multi-discipline teams and workgroups. Works with various organizations to achieve program goals.

Requirements

Qualifications

Requirements Continuation- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per a month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/14/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Selective Factors: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify: Must currently possess, previously held (within the past three years), or be able to obtain a valid Type I or higher National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission, or equivalent, by closing date 11/14/2024. More information can be found in the 'Education' section of this job announcement. ????? This is a covered secondary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Applicants for this position must possess experience gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement position. - AND - Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes: 1) leading and/or supervising a law enforcement and resources protection program; 2) interpreting regulations and policy directives related to law enforcement and natural resource protection; 3) provide input to and/or evaluate law enforcement program activities based on funding to determine objectives, amount and location of work, as well as, the type of resources needed for the program; and 4) draft or write mutual aid agreements, cooperative agreements, and memoranda of understanding. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

There is no education substitution at the GS13 grade level.


This is a secondary-administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U. S. C. 8412 (d) (FERS). PLEASE NOTE: Applicants may meet qualification requirements, but may not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If such an applicant is selected, they will be placed in the regular retirement system. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under CSRS, an employee must transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions). You must let this office know if you are in a Primary position.

Contacts

• Address Point Reyes National Seashore 1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 US
• Name: Leilany Oingerang
• Email: [email protected]