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Open: November 13, 2026 — Closes: November 26, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) under the Deputy Regional Director in the Park Operations Directorate, Northeast Region of the National Park Service. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Major Duties
The incumbent in this position serves as the senior program manager for Law Enforcement, safety, wildland fire, and physical security under the Deputy Regional Director in the Park Operations Directorate, Northeast Region of the NPS. The incumbent provides independent managerial expertise and leadership, throughout the Northeast Region, for a wide range of ranger services and functions that include visitor and resources protection, law enforcement, emergency management, incident command, aviation, fire management, safety and wellness. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Ensures that law enforcement operational activities are uniformly implemented in compliance with directives, policies, and law. Investigate, apprehend, and detail individuals suspected or convicted of offenses again the criminal laws. Provides expertise, support, review, and information as needed, to parks, WASO and solicitors on the matters related to regulations in parks. Principal advisors to the Regional Director concerning visitor and resource protection and law enforcement in all park areas in the region. Directs fiscal management for regional visitor and resource protection programs, including implementation of financial plans, operating program, and special accounts. Participates in meetings and conferences with Regional Directorate, park superintendents, regional staff, union officials, and representatives of other Federal agencies, etc., regarding ranger service matters. Coordinates with managers, including natural and cultural resources, maintenance, and interpretation to ensure needs are adequately met. Actively participates in staff meetings and briefing sessions with managers, Regional Director, Directorate and other teams and office. Directly responsible for the development and supervision ranging in grade from GS-9 to GS-13, including program managers.
