Park Ranger GS-0025/0401 (7/9) 84616

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Portland District

Locations (City, State)

Cottage Grove, OR

Position Overview/Duties

About: The Willamette Valley Project in Portland District is accepting applicants for a Natural Resource Specialist (0401) or Park Ranger (0025) at the GS-07 and/or GS-09 level to join our Recreation Operations Team. The Recreation Team is responsible for 14 day-use areas, four campgrounds, six boat ramps and multiple dispersed areas across 13 reservoirs.

Duty location: Cottage Grove Lake, Oregon.

Key Duties:

• Plan and execute programs in recreation/natural resource management, visitor assistance, park administration, public safety, and interpretive services.
• Develop, implement, and administer a variety of natural resources conservation, recreation, and environmental plans, programs, and procedures.
• Educate the visiting public on project purposes, conditions, policies and regulations.
• Patrol project lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, unsafe activities and destruction of project land, water, facilities, and other environmental resources, and enforce T36 CFR rules and regulations through the issuance of verbal/written warnings and citations.
• Inspect facilities, including playgrounds, restrooms, trails, campground areas, boat ramps, picnic areas, swim beaches, signs and wayside exhibits.

Why move to the Willamette Valley? Cottage Grove Lake is in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Western Oregon and nestled between the Coast and Cascade Mountain Range. If you're searching for beauty, look no further! This area is known for its covered bridges, wine, outdoor recreation opportunities, and cultural experiences. In addition to being adorable, it's also affordable. Housing options are available in several nearby communities or in the larger cities of Eugene or Springfield. https://www.willamettevalley.org/

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

NOTE: This position is seeking applicants for a voluntary reassignment of a current, permanent USACE employee.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirement:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/park-ranger-series-0025/ or https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/

One year of specialized experience, which may include 1) Applying knowledge of environmental, recreational, and natural resource management sufficient to carry out daily activities; 2) Providing visitor assistance based on conditions, policies, and regulations; and 3) Enforcing park and safety rules and regulations or a combination of education and experience may be used to qualify.

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Relocation incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates looking to permanently reassign.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination every three years.
• Must wear the prescribed uniform (as identified in regulation ER 1130-2-5500) and appropriate safety gear and protective clothing.
• Must meet the Park Ranger training requirements as identified in the Career Development Guide for Civil Works Natural Resources Management Team Members.
• The incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid State Driver's License at the time of appointment.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project to which the employee is assigned.
• Possession of/or the ability to acquire Citation Authority within one year of hire.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Required to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g. heat, cold, rain, wind) and be able to work weekends and evenings.

Questions may be submitted to RecruiterConnect@usace.army.mil

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.