JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, commissioned by the National Park Service with responsibility for performing duties including detection and investigation of violations of the Federal criminal laws, apprehension and detention of violators, the protection of life and property, and enforcement of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations protecting and ensuring the safe use of National Park resources. MAJOR DUTIES: Detection, investigation, apprehension, and prosecution under applicable laws, rules, and regulations enacted to insure the protection and safe use of visitors and resource protection. Educate, interpret, and inform visitors about resources, conservation, laws, and regulations. Independently investigate, seize contraband or property, preserve, document and gather evidence of violations at crime and accident scenes to resolve potential violations and to testify in court. Collateral duties may include but not limited to: Instructorships (ie: firearms, defensive tactics, use of force, SFST's, PEB, field trainers, etc…). Check for permits (ie: backcountry camping, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, SUP, CUA, concession, etc) to determine compliance and enforce relevant laws and regulations. GS-05/07 The individuals selected for these positions will perform a variety of resource and visitor protection duties including but not limited to: enforcement of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies, vehicle and foot patrol, front country patrol, back country and wilderness patrol, emergency response, emergency medical services, search and rescue, visitor stewardship and orientation, wilderness management, boundary enforcement, protection of natural and cultural resources (wildlife, plants, archeological sites, historic building) and wild land fire suppression. Collateral duties may include horse and bicycle patrol. You will 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. You will supervise and 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. In addition, you will participate in all aspects of employee supervision including performance planning and appraisals, employee recognition, and employee counseling. It is anticipated that one position will be filled at the GS-07 level and one positions will be filled at the GS-05 level. This is a temporary position Not to Exceed (NTE) 1 year but may be extended up to a maximum of 1 additional year (for a total of 24 months of service). IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.