Park Ranger

Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Park Ranger. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Calaveras County, California Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit copies of your college transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). Required to be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is considered an Emergency Essential Personnel. May be required to work in adverse weather conditions as needed. Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license to operate a motor passenger vehicle. Failure to maintain a valid driver's license could result in removal from the position. You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. Position is identified as a Drug Testing Designated Position. Selected candidates required to complete a standard drug screening test prior to employment and on a random basis thereafter. Required to complete the Department of Interior's Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). Required to wear the prescribed Bureau of Reclamation uniform while performing duties. Must possess or obtain certification in First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued through the Red Cross or American Heart Association. Occasional overnight business travel may be required. Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the servicing HR office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement. This information must be clearly supported in the resume. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS To qualify for the GS-05, you must have one year of specialized experience that is comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal civil service as it pertains to the management and safe operation of designated parks and/or recreation areas and the conservation of natural and cultural resources. Examples of qualifying experience: Regularly patrolling outdoor areas and/or inspecting park facilities to ensure visitor safety and administrative compliance; assisting in the development of interpretative materials to distribute or present to diverse audiences; serving as a park aide and/or providing visitor assistance services. This description of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the Federal civil service (GS-04). - OR - Applicants may otherwise qualify based on education, having successfully completed a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with 24 semester hours of related coursework in any of the following specialized areas of study: natural resource management, natural science, earth science, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, social studies, museum science, police science/law enforcement, business administration, public administration, behavioral science, sociology, or other related subjects pertaining to the management and safe operation of designated parks and/or recreation areas and the conservation of natural and cultural resources. Related course work must facilitate the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform the major duties of the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit legible copies of your college transcripts with your application if electing to qualify based on education alone. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed total percentage of the requirements that you meet equals to at least 100 percent. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your completed college semester hours by 120. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal to at least 100 percent to qualify. You must also include a legible copy of your college transcript with your application. Qualifying 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 by 09/15/2025. Education This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-05 grade level. Applicants must submit a copy of their college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for related 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 final 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. Additional information Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date, and so on. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive low-level position and requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Direct deposit enrollment is required. Male applicants born after 12/31/1959: You must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that you are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. 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. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.