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Open: February 20, 2026 — Closes: March 13, 2026
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a National Park Service (NPS) law enforcement specialist assigned one of the national offices. This position is responsible for providing expertise and guidance in the formulation and execution of Service policy, guidelines, philosophy, and standards in law enforcement, security, and visitor and resource protection. For questions contact: Ira Blitzblau at Ira_Blitzblau@nps.gov.
Major Duties
Provides guidance, assistance, support, coordination, and oversight to the parks in the region related to law enforcement. Develops and reviews law enforcement planning documents, policies, procedures and effectively communicate/disseminate such information. Provides technical, policy, and legal advice and support to parks for the administration of programs related to protection of persons and resources (law enforcement and emergency services). Develops and maintains positive working relationships with units and programs at multiple levels, from field staff to superintendents, national and regional leadership and program leads, Investigative Services Branch and other federal programs, agencies, and partners. Physical Demands: Office work occasionally requires long hours of desk work and can be stressful in that the incumbent is often faced with short deadlines, conflicting priorities and must occasionally resolve conflicting viewpoints. The work entails periodic travel to parks and offices throughout the NPS. Site-specific fieldwork associated with program responsibilities may involve occasional strenuous activity, exposure to rugged terrain and travel by small plane, helicopter, watercraft, or specialized vehicles. The incumbent must be able to safely utilize firearms, less than lethal weapons, and defensive tactics, and must be prepared at all times, to defend him/her-self and others against physical and armed attack, including the use of physical violence or deadly force. Due to the law enforcement requirements of this position, mandatory physical fitness and medical standards apply to the incumbent as set forth in the requirements of D.O. #57. Working Environment: Most work is performed in an office setting, but field work can entail a wide variety of geographical settings and exposure to natural elements and weather extremes. This is a secondary-administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U. S. C. 8412 (d) (FERS). PLEASE NOTE: 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. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause). 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.
