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Department Of The Interior
National Park Service
Lowell National Historical Park
LOWE-MP-CB-7-01
Park Ranger, Protection
Salary Range: 38,228.00 - 62,619.00 USD per yearOpen Period: Thursday, January 11, 2007
to Thursday, January 25, 2007Series & Grade: GS-0025-05/09Position Information: Full-Time Permanent Promotion Potential: 09Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Lowell, MA Who May Be Considered:Applications will be accepted from current agency employees only. Job Summary:
This Park Ranger, Protection, position is assigned to the Division of Visitor Protection & Resource Management at Lowell National Historical Park.
Major Duties:You will serve as a National Park Service Law Enforcement Commissioned Park Ranger responsible for performing law enforcement duties, including protection of life and property, detection, investigation, apprehension, detention, and prosecution under provisions of applicable laws, rules and regulations enacted to insure protection and safe use of National Park resources. You will educate, interpret and inform visitors about the significance of park resources, resource conservation and sound park use practices.
Qualifications:GS-5: One (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-4 level is required OR four (4) year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours of related course work.
GS-7: One (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-5 level is required OR one (1) full academic year of graduate education related to the occupation or superior academic achievement.
GS-9: One (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-7 level is required OR two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education OR a master’s or equivalent degree related to the occupation or superior academic achievement.
Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience is also qualifying.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience regardless of whether compensation was received or whether the experience was gained in a part-time or full-time occupation. Full-time work is generally considered to be 35 to 40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday by the appointment date to this position. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers and has a mandatory retirement age of 57. If over age 37, selectee to this position must have been or currently be covered by the special retirement provisions and be able to complete at least 20 years of covered service by age 57. You must submit proof of your status in the Law Enforcement retirement system.
You will operate a government motor vehicle. You must have a current valid state driver's license. Please provide the state where your license was issued, license number, and expiration date.
Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Negative drug test results must be received prior to appointment. As a condition of continued employment in this position, incumbent will be required to random testing for illegal drug use.
Selectee not currently occupying a permanent special retirement covered (6c) position in the National Park Service (NPS) must take and pass the NPS Medical Examination prior to appointment to this position.
This position has a critical-sensitive security designation. Selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position.
The minimum age requirement for public safety positions requires applicant to be at least 21 years of age.
Selectee must be free of any domestic violence convictions.
The selectee must meet requirements for a Level II Law Enforcement Commission to be issued upon appointment.
The selectee must be able to secure and maintain a Level I Authority NPS Law Enforcement Commission.
You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency.
How You Will Be Evaluated:You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
1. Ability to perform law enforcement activities, including patrol and investigation. (Give examples of how you have applied Law Enforcement techniques, methods, and procedures.
2. Ability to perform resource protection duties.
3. Ability to effectively communicate orally.
4. Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Benefits:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer.
Life insurance coverage is provided.
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement.
You will earn annual vacation leave.
You will earn sick leave.
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Other Information: You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
If you are selected at a grade lower than the highest shown in this listing, you will be placed under a career development plan and can be non-competitively promoted when you successfully complete the requirements for the higher grade.
Tour of Duty may vary and include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This is a uniformed position. You will be required to wear the prescribed National Park Service uniform in accordance with established policies and standards.
You must meet all qualification requirements and time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
How To Apply: You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.
We may hire at any of the grades shown in this announcement. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.
You MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 showing career/career-conditional status.
You Must provide a copy of your current Performance Appraisal (must be within 15 months from the closing date of this announcement).
If you are unable to provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, you must provide a written justification for its absence.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Catherine Burkhart
Phone: 978-275-1716
Fax: 978-275-1731
Or write:
National Park Service
Lowell National Historical Park
67 Kirk Street
Lowell, MA 01852-1029
USA
Fax: 978-275-1731
What To Expect Next:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
EEO
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Send Mail to:
National Park Service
Lowell National Historical Park
67 Kirk Street
Lowell, MA 01852-1029
USA
Fax: 978-275-1731
For questions about this job:
Catherine Burkhart
Phone: 978-275-1716
Fax: 978-275-1731

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Posted by: wgciv

I wanna be a Lowell Park Ranger......
I wanna live a life of danger....

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Posted by: Macop

You would piss your pants sonny.

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Posted by: wgciv

You couldn't walk 10 feet in my shoes fucktard

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Posted by: j809

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Originally Posted by wgciv You couldn't walk 10 feet in my shoes fucktard

You don't know Aaron, he's 6'4" all muscle and third degree black belt. He would probably beat the living crap out of you.

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Posted by: TacEntry

Applications will be accepted from current agency employees only.

...Kinda narrows it down a little.

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Posted by: dsm290

How come they never open this position up for regular civilians or other federal employees? I live in Lowell, and would love to transfer to the Park Rangers.

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Posted by: Pinkos307

Its the Park Service way...screwed up

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Posted by: mpd61

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Originally Posted by j809 You don't know Aaron, he's 6'4" all muscle and third degree black belt. He would probably beat the living crap out of you.

Yimmy,

Bill's a big teddy bear! Rocksy has had him on his ass before! I would rather tear my own head off than face Aaron in combat dude! Besides we all know Capt Bethony would put him down in 3.76 seconds

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Posted by: US706

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Originally Posted by dsm290 How come they never open this position up for regular civilians or other federal employees? I live in Lowell, and would love to transfer to the Park Rangers.

Nice

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Posted by: MtBiker

dsm290: They are always posted "agency only", meaning all Dept. of Interior employees, first to facilitate some kind of career ladder. If they don't fill that way then they can go gov-wide or public. The current vacancy has been extended to Feb. 9th. Keep your eyes open on this one for a re-advertisement.

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Posted by: dsm290

Thanks MTbiker, I'm actually all set where I am now, I was just saying how nice it would have been if I could get on there, it's a 5 minute drive from my house. I'm happy where I am. Thanks again.

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