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Park Ranger

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a Park Ranger job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Buford, Georgia, with 4 vacancies open. The work covers public safety, protecting park resources, working with visitors, and running volunteer and outreach programs. The job uses Direct Hire Authority (DHA), a special hiring method, involves occasional travel, and may require nights, weekends, and holidays.

Telework eligible4 vacancies. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. You will need to prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Enforce park rules by educating the public and issuing citations
  • Protect natural and cultural resources from damage and illegal activity
  • Respond to tense or volatile situations involving the public
  • Collect recreation use fees and account for the funds
  • Coordinate the project volunteer program and special events

Do you qualify for GS-5 to GS-9?

With experience: For the entry level (GS-5), you need 1 year of specialized experience, such as recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work. For GS-7 and GS-9, you need 1 year of work like assisting with recreation management, public safety programs, park maintenance, or facility improvements at the level below.

With education: A 4-year bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of related coursework, such as natural resource management, park and recreation management, law enforcement, or public administration, can qualify you at GS-5. For GS-7 and GS-9, graduate study or superior academic achievement in a related field can qualify you, and education and experience can be combined.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Corps of Engineers boat operator's license (possess or be able to get within 2 years)
  • Title 36 Citation Authority (possess or be able to get within 1 year)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • Online questionnaire responses
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Documents proving any veterans' preference you claim
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume, questionnaire answers, and supporting documents meet the qualification requirements. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and an incomplete application can be rated ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will be removed from consideration.
  • If you qualify through education, upload your transcript with your application or you may be rated ineligible.
  • List the hours per week for each past job on your resume, since the agency checks this for qualifications.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on project needs. May be called in on short notice during emergencies.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation for suitability or fitness
  • Wear the prescribed uniform
  • Complete Park Ranger training within 1 year, including CPR and First Aid
  • Work nights, weekends, and holidays as project needs require
  • May work in adverse weather such as heat, cold, rain, or wind
  • May be called on short notice during emergencies
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Direct deposit of pay required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$43,078 – $84,857 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-5 to GS-9 · General Schedule
Location
Buford, Georgia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
4
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Park Ranger (0025)
Announcement
CEDB-27-13097568-DHA

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