Summary
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Park Ranger (Recent Graduate). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Duties
Rule Enforcement and Safety: Maximize safe visitor enjoyment of facilities and water recreation. Conducts regular and frequent patrols by vehicle, or on foot, in heavily-used recreation areas in order to serve as a point of contact for a variety of guests. Advise guests and persuade them to come into compliance with park rules and regulations, to deter unsafe behavior and damage to federal property. Visitor Services: Staff and maintain visitor contact posts including the Dufer Point Visitor Center and Oak Shores Day Use Area Entrance Station. Provide basic maintenance including facility cleaning and dispersed trash pickup. Assists with planning and implementing programs and events. Natural Resource Management: Engages in trail work, recreation improvements, and resource restoration activities. Emergency Assistance: Administers first aid and supplies emergency assistance while coordinating with first responders. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Requirements
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). Must possess or obtain certification in First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued through the Red Cross or American Heart Association. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Recent Graduate applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement, 08/27/2026. To be eligible, you must meet one of the following: A student that has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Certain exceptions to the two-year limitation will be made for veterans who, due to military service obligations, were precluded from applying to the Program during the two-year eligibility period. OR, An individual who has completed a qualifying career or technical education program which may include Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps or specific Volunteer Service Programs.
Education
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any additional assessment(s) required for this position. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed. Minimally qualified students will be referred to the supervisor in unranked order by veterans preference status: Preference eligibles having a compensable, service-connected disability of 10 percent or more; All other candidates eligible for 10 point veterans preference; Candidates eligible for 5 point veterans preference; and Candidates not eligible for veterans preference. You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Reading Comprehension Reasoning Stress Tolerance In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of the USA Hire Assessment, if required. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Physical Demands/Work Environment: Must be able to work under physically demanding conditions for extended periods (i.e., during emergency operations or when performing field work in remote locations). Duties may require the incumbent to sometimes work in remote outdoor environments. Required to patrol areas on foot, which typically involves walking over uneven or difficult terrain. All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.