Park Ranger

SummaryAbout the Position: You will be responsible for performing ranger duties in conjunction with a wide variety of assignments inherent in the accomplishment of the Corps missions at a Visitor Center. Assignments include work in support of visitor center operation, interpretation, public relations, and volunteer management. Assignments are of a progressive nature and require initiative in selecting appropriate methods and techniques in accomplishing day-to-day work as well as long-term goals.Learn more about this agencyHelpDuties• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing the Interpretive Program at the Visitor Center which represents the Honolulu District.• Maintain and update Visitor Center displays.• Assist with a volunteer program to include training, staffing, clerical duties, and specialized tasks.• Conduct Interpretive Presentations such as programs for school, civic, scout, senior, and other organized groups; audiovisual and other media presentations; self-guided and conducted tours; and scheduled public programs and guest speakers.• Operation and Maintenance of a Visitor Center Areas such as usage and conditions of public areas and facilities for sanitation, maintenance, safety and fire hazards.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a driver's license in one of the 50 US states or possessions and any installation and/or DoD requirement.• Temporary duty (TDY) travel is approximately 5%.• Work schedule - This position requires the incumbent to work a tour of duty of Tuesday through Saturday with possibility of occasional Sundays.QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible• Reinstatement• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience with Park Ranger duties such as visitor center operations, interpretive services, visitor assistance services, and recreation management. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, or other park-related work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).OREducation: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours of related course work in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, 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.ORCombination 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 120. Add the two percentages.Advancement requirement to positions up to GS-05: Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-05 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks under his or her latest non-temporary competitive appointment.NOTE: To support the Advancement requirement you MUST submit a copy of your latest non-award SF-50/NPA that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis along with your application/resume package. Failure to do so may affect your rating or consideration for employment.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:• Attention to Detail• Flexibility• Flexibility• Integrity/Honesty• Oral Communication• Problem Solving• Reading Comprehension• Reasoning• Stress ToleranceTime in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-04).EducationFOREIGN 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/.Additional information• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.• One year trial/probationary period may be required.• Direct deposit of pay is required.• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.• This is a(n) 18 Career Field position.• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.Read more• Help 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.RM-W07303 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-HONOLULUDO NOT MAILFort Shafter, HI 96858US