About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Park Ranger, GS-0025-05 Seasonal position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock Operation Division, Mountain Home Project Office. Located in Mountain Home, AR.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In 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: 1) providing information to park visitors pertaining to park rules, cultural/historical sites, wildlife areas, or fire safety; OR 2) patrolling recreational areas for safety violations or hazards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: 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, 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 120. Add the two percentages.
Major DutiesCheck areas for compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to parking, camping, noise level, sanitation, and safety.Participate in inspections of a variety of service contracts including ground maintenance, refuse removal, janitorial, and law enforcement.Participate in natural resources management activities, such as fish and wildlife surveys, forest inventories, type mapping, and firefighting (prevention, suppression and controlled burningParticipate in real estate activities, such as leases, licenses, permits, and easements.