This position is a Supervisory Park Ranger, GS- 0025-12 working in Trenton, Michigan for the R3-Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Full performance level of this position is GS-12.

Duties

As a Supervisory Park Ranger your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Providing technical and administrative supervision for subordinate staff. Plans work to be to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of the employees. Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Serves as the refuge's primary media contact, functioning as the refuge's public affairs officer. Coordinates those activities through the Regional External Affairs Office as appropriate. Develops contacts with all media outlets including print, radio and television. Develops, manages and maintains a high quality and balanced visitor services program by providing opportunities in the six-priority wildlife-dependent recreation activities as appropriate to the refuge, and the secondary uses and other programs that may support them. Coordinates, develops, and implements the Visitor Services Plan and the associated step down plans for the VS program, such as: Sign Plan, Interpretive Plan, Environmental Education Plan, Hunt Plan, and Fishing Plan. Serves as planning team member and the refuge's technical expert for Visitor Services issues during preparation and reviews of the refuge's Comprehensive Conservation Plan. Coordinates with State agencies and other refuge personnel. Prepares documents for Federal Register publication as appropriate. Develops and manages the refuge's visitor services budget. Participates fully in the refuge's budget planning, development and execution.

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 will be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform may be required.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
• CNACI Investigation Required due to working with Youth.
• Work Schedule: Shift work may be required. Emergency overtime may be required. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 12/10/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience may include: 1) planning, administering, and managing visitor services activities; 2) creating and implementing new recreational and/or educational opportunities, programs and services for visitors; 3) ensuring that visitor facilities and programs meet all regulatory requirements (safety, accessibility, historical preservation, etc.) and programmatic goals and objectives; 4) managing a program budget and ensuring proper use of funds; 5) developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with the general public, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and/or governmental agencies to promote the programs/services of a park/refuge and/or to partner on collaborative projects.. 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

Not Applicable.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]