Summary These positions are located in Spokane Valley, WA and Prineville, OR. The primary purpose of this position is the management and supervision of the Law Enforcement Ranger function and unauthorized use activities through the enforcement of Federal laws and regulations relating to the public lands and resources managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Responsibilities This Supervisory Staff Law Enforcement Ranger is responsible for the direct supervision of three Law Enforcement Rangers, and enforcement of federal laws and regulations related to public lands and resources managed by the BLM. The incumbent is responsible for the oversight and implementation of law enforcement priorities and objectives for the area of responsibility. The incumbent serves as a technical expert and authority on Law Enforcement Ranger and unauthorized use operations. This includes unauthorized use and enforcement policy, law enforcement techniques and tactics, effects of proposed regulations and land use planning issues, and matters related to specific cases. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring program activities are consistent with national and state policies and procedures for carrying out law enforcement activities. The incumbent develops local policies and procedures for carrying out law enforcement activities as needed. The incumbent is a uniformed Law Enforcement Officer with fully delegated Law Enforcement Authority. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Develops and maintains liaison with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement and resource management agencies to share resources in order to provide additional protection of people and property on public lands. Provides coordination for the Law Enforcement Program involving Field Offices and outside agencies; assign duties to Law Enforcement Rangers. Enforces a variety of Federal Laws and Regulations related to public land and resources by performing investigations, apprehending suspects and violators, performing surveillance activities, and making enforcement contacts. Maintains operational capability to perform and lead Law Enforcement Ranger field work and to plan and conduct Special Law Enforcement Operations. Supervision and Management of the Prineville District Law Enforcement Program. Physical Demands: The work is primarily office oriented in nature but requires frequent travel to any part of the United States for meetings, law enforcement operations, investigations or other program activities. He/she may be required to put in long hours beyond the normal tour of duty. Many of these operations and investigations occur in remote areas of the Public Lands in the western States. These remote areas are in high mountains, some over 10,000 feet altitude, desert and wooded areas, canyons, and other types of rough terrain. The incumbent will travel by aircraft, motor vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, horseback, and on foot to remote locations. He/she may be required to remain in these remote areas for long periods to complete the activity/investigation. The work required considerable strenuous physical exertion, e.g., long periods of standing, crawling, walking, and running over rough, uneven, rocky surfaces and through wooded or brush areas, performing these activities day or night. The incumbent may be required to respond immediately from a sedentary activity to and extremely arduous activity. The incumbent must be able to safely utilize firearms, less lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities, 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. The duties of this position are so rigorous that a physical examination in required to ensure that the employee assigned can perform the duties without physical injury to self or others. Working Conditions: Work is performed both in an office setting and outdoors with exposure to hazardous and environmentally adverse conditions. Many investigations occur in isolated areas of the public lands. The remote areas are in, high mountains as well as desert areas, canyons, and other types of rough terrain. This type of work involves potentially high risks with personal exposure to dangerous situations, including possible physical attack or other uncontrollable conditions. The incumbent in regularly exposed to temperature and weather extremes, and will travel on foot or by specialty vehicles, e.g., four-wheel drive, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, aircraft, or horseback to these remote locations to gather evidence and to arrest violators. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) leading or coordinating investigative and enforcement operations on public lands with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; (2) developing strategies to deter and detect criminal activities; (3) supervising staff by planning work assignments, conducting training, recommending selections/promotions/separations, or resolving work problems; (4) collaborating with other law enforcement agencies, management, and specialists to implement resource protection and law enforcement procedures. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). SELECTIVE FACTOR: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position: Basic Law Enforcement School: Have successfully completed or will be able to complete Basic Law Enforcement School (with emphasis on natural resources law enforcement) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) prior to employment date. This position requires successful completion of 40 hours in-service training annually. NOTE: You must provide a copy of your FLETC Certificate or Basic Law Enforcement School Record from FLETC indicating projected completion date. Law Enforcement Experience: This is a covered secondary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Applicants for this position must possess prior law enforcement experience gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement position and is clearly in an established law enforcement career path. Your resume must clearly indicate the required experience. Driver's License: Possess a valid, current, State driver's license or be able to obtain prior to entrance on duty. Domestic Violence Conviction: Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.5.C., Section 922(g)(9)]. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Applicants under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. Incumbent in this position cannot have a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction prohibiting him/her from possessing, receiving, transferring, or accessing firearms or ammunition in violation of the provisions of 18 USC 922. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level of this announcement. Additional Information Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service). Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. All Uniformed LEOs will wear the authorized uniform, be properly equipped, be well groomed, and exhibit a professional appearance while performing their official duties. While on duty, LEOs must not have visible body art on the face and neck, but may have visible body art on their arms and legs. LEOs must not expose any offensive form of body art while on duty. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Firearm Requirement: This position authorizes you to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.5.C., Section 922(g)(9)]. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use\ or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Applicants under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact San Antonio Services Branch at SASBMailbox@opm.gov or 816-541-8101.