You will serve as a Park Ranger (P) - Regional Law Enforcement Specialist Park Ranger (P) - Law Enforcement Specialist in the Intermountain Regional Office. Duty location negotiable - the selectee will work from their current duty station for the duration of this opportunity. This is a temporary promotion/detail not to exceed 6 months and can be extended up to 1 year. Pay will vary based on grade level and current duty location.
Pay does not change if selected for a detail (current GS-0025-13)
The 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. The position serves as the staff expert for a variety of programs and activities related to park operations.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Provide guidance, assistance, support, coordination, and oversight to the parks in the Intermountain Region related to law enforcement with an emphasis on supporting parks on the southern border. Develop and review law enforcement planning documents, policies, procedures and effectively communicate/disseminate such information.
Provide 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). Develop and maintain 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.
For additional information about this position, please contact: Ira Blitzblau, IMR LE & Ranger Activities Branch Chief Ira_Blitzblau@nps.gov
Law Enforcement Commission: Must currently possess or previously held (within the past three years), a FLETC issued Land Management Police Training, full Type I Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent; or be qualified to receive a Type 1 Commission upon appointment. This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Special retirement coverage will not be affected by this detail/temporary promotion. Your position of record determines your retirement coverage. This is a secondary/administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS).
While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age (MEA) policy, applicants must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to a secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage.
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jennifer_mengel@ios.doi.gov · (541) 880-2551
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $109383 – $177767/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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