Seasonal Park Ranger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
Join the Bureau of Land Management as a Seasonal Park Ranger supporting recreation and conservation efforts across Northern California's public lands. You will engage with visitors, support recreation programs, promote safety and resource protection. These are not Law Enforcement positions.
Positions are located within the BLM Northern California District in the following locations: Susanville, CA
This announcement has an applicant max of 100.
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Duties
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• Position serves as a temporary seasonal Park Ranger within a BLM CA Northern California field office, park, conservation area, or recreation site.
• Greets visitors and provides services by offering safety guidance, information, and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations through patrols and inspections.
• Coordinates recreation planning and facility maintenance activities, including trail and campsite projects, volunteer programs, and upkeep of visitor use areas.
• Responds to emergencies, conducts investigations, and manages special recreation permits to ensure public safety, resource protection, and adherence to agency policies.
• Participate in evaluating visitor use patterns, by collecting field data, administering surveys, and preparing necessary documentation.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
• This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the below qualification requirements.
This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that must be met. To be considered you must meet one of the below requirements:

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study 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. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled. OR
2. Experience that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work. Examples include: Park guide or tour leader; Law Enforcement or investigative work; Archeological or historical preservation work; Forestry or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; or management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or park (or similar area) operations.

To qualify for the GS-05 level you must meet the above IOR and have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 as indicated by the following examples: explaining regulations to park visitors; providing information and advice on park activities and resources; issuing reservations and permits; assisting guided tour programs; assisting with the maintenance or upkeep of recreation facilities or trails. OR Successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelors degree with at least 24 semester hours related to the position. OR A combination or qualifying education and specialized experience.
To qualify for the GS-06 level you must meet the above IOR and have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 as indicated by the following examples: developing or conducting guided tour programs; monitoring special recreation permits; explaining regulations to park visitors; providing information and advice on park activities and resources; collecting fees; issuing reservations and permits; maintaining recreation facilities or trails; assist in training other employees or volunteers. OR Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate education with a major study that is directly related to the position. OR A combination or qualifying education and specialized experience.
To qualify for the GS-07 level you must meet the above IOR and have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 as indicated by the following examples: providing visitor services such as conducting guided tours, advising visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities; patrolling recreation sites for safety and compliance of park rules; oversee park fee collections; assisting in recreation planning and park maintenance scheduling; monitor and coordinate specialist recreation permits; assist in coordinating volunteer programs; training other employees or volunteers on park programs or processes. OR Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate education with a major study that is directly related to the position. OR A combination or qualifying education and specialized experience.
Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience must be comparable in scope, complexity, and responsibility to the work performed at the next lower grade level. Experience may have been gained in the Federal service, private sector, military, or volunteer work, Peace Corps, Ameri Corps, or other work, and must be clearly documented in your resume. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. You may receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands: Work may be performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work may experience rugged terrain such as steep, wet, muddy, rough, rocky, or uneven surfaces and experience varying weather conditions from freezing to extremely hot temperatures. Position may require physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving over unpaved roads, walking over a variety of terrain, standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching, digging, stooping, hiking, lifting, reaching, or similar activity.
Work Environment: Outdoor work is completed in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in a remote environment and may require primitive camping and living skills. Indoor duties are performed in a normal office setting.
Education
Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.
If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.
Additional information
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. All positions may not be filled, or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.
If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment.
If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?).
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