You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection), Regional Chief Ranger for the National Capital Area - Region 1. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation. **Announcement extended to August 28, 2026**
The incumbent in this position serves as the senior program manager for law enforcement, physical security, structural fire, aviation, emergency management and preparedness, life-safety, telecommunications (dispatch and radio), occupational health and safety and inter-regional and local SETT and IMT teams, and compendium management under the direction of the Deputy Regional Director, National Capital Area - Region 1. The incumbent is the principal advisor to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director and the Associate Regional Directors concerning visitor and resource protection and law enforcement in all park areas in the region, including those served by the United States Park Police. 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 detain individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against 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 advisor 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-7 to GS-13, including program managers. For more information about this position, please contact: Lisa Mendelson-Ielmini, Deputy Regional Director Lisa_Mendelson-Ielmini@nps.gov (202) 619-7020
Type I 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 I Commission upon appointment. This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
jennifer_mengel@ios.doi.gov
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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