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Park Ranger (Protection)

National Park Service · Posted 50 days ago

On-site Republic, MO $77K – $100K Apply by Aug 9, 2026 Park Ranger ISTP Operations
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About the Role

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Protection) in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. This position oversees division programs and supervises staff, with responsibilities in law enforcement, criminal investigations, emergency operations, public safety and education, physical security, structural fire, special park uses, and management of the division's budget and related activities.

What You'll Do

  • Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Exercise the full range of administrative and technical supervision for supporting staff, including one permanent protection park ranger (GL-0025-05/07/09) including performance planning and appraisals, employee recognition, and employee counseling.
  • Set work goals and ensure all employees receive required training in a timely manner; identify operational requirements and make recommendations to your supervisor regarding programming, budgeting, training, administration, and evaluation of operations; and schedule patrols to maximize visitor contact with special consideration to problem areas.
  • Serve as the park's senior Law Enforcement (LE) Officer.
  • Lead complex law enforcement, all hazard, emergency medical, and search and rescue operations as well as provide emergency medical services to park visitors and residents.
  • Conduct and supervise the detection of criminal activity, investigation of criminal violations, and custodial arrests.
  • Responsible for ensuring the completion of comprehensive written reports.

Requirements

  • Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct Deposit participation required.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment..
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing is required.
  • You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
  • A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed.
  • You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
  • You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
  • A uniform allowance will be provided.
  • You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Benefits

  • This is a secondary-administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.
  • C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.
  • C. 8412 (d) (FERS).
  • Applicants may meet qualification requirements, but may not be eligible for special retirement coverage.
  • If such an applicant is selected, they will be placed in the regular retirement system.
  • To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under CSRS, an employee must transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position.
  • It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions).
  • You must let this office know if you are in a Primary position.

Personality Fit

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