Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. Note: This is not a Law Enforcement position. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time. This is a career seasonal position. You will be in pay status for at least 6 months, but less than 12 months per calendar year. When work and/or funds are unavailable, you will be placed into non-pay status. Pay status may be less than 6 months during initial appointment.
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. GS-7: One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include being a park guide or tour leader; archaeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; planning day to day operation of a recreation area providing such facilities as camping, water sports, picnic areas, or coordinating routine activities with maintenance personnel; advising visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities. OR- Successful completion of one full academic year of graduate education related to the occupation (i.e., related course work) or superior academic achievement. OR- A combination of experience and education to meet total experience. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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 qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands/Work Environments: Work may be performed indoors or outdoors. Work may occur in steep, wet and muddy terrain, in campgrounds, recreation sites, visitor centers, offices, fee booths, bathrooms, trails or remote areas requiring extended camping. Positions may require physical exertions such as extended walking/standing, driving, stooping/crouching, digging, or lifting/carrying. Individuals should be able to work alone or with people; during day/night/weekend/holiday hours.
May assist in the performance of day-to-day operations at a visitor center or customer use area that provide facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and/or other specialized recreational opportunities.
May perform duties such as facility maintenance/repair, litter removal, hauling, routine trail maintenance, toilet cleaning, basic carpentry.
As well as landscaping, cleaning of facilities, installing signs, or fee collection. Park Rangers may have duties that include working with the public to provide information, conduct permit compliance, and safety inspections.
Including responding to emergency situations, ensuring facilities and customer use areas are free of safety hazards. Park Rangers may participate in evaluating visitor use patterns, preparing and maintaining recreation sites.
As well as monitoring conditions of sites and natural and cultural resources. They may aid higher level employees in ensuring protection of property from natural depredation.
May have duties that focus on assisting in the performance of day-to-day operations at a visitor center or customer use area that provide facilities and may may lead guided walks or hikes.
Guide a variety of age groups on interactive, interpretive hikes that explore the natural and cultural history of an area. You may work on educational displays, curriculum, and staff various educational events in the area.
Park Rangers may focus on interpretation. Duties for these positions focus on interacting with a variety of age groups interpreting Center resources and presenting interpretive programs.
As well as, interpretive programs, environmental education, conduct walks, demonstrations, and campfire programs. These Park Rangers develop and maintain interpretive materials and educational displays, and staff information desks.