Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)

This position is located in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or 06/29/2026whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

As a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection), you will perform the following duties: Provides leadership and management for the Visitor and Resource Protection Division and serves as a key member of the park management team. Serves as the primary subject matter expert and advisor to the Superintendent, and management team on all matters of law enforcement and resource/visitor protection. Serves as a Level 1 commissioned park ranger and is required to carry firearms and other defensive equipment. Performs a wide range of resource and visitor protection duties as fully trained and qualified professional: law enforcement, emergency medical services, physical security, search and rescue operations. Coordinates and collaberates with a variety of other law enfocement organizations (adjacent towns and counties) to fulfill the responsibilities of visitor and resource protection. Coordinates with the resource management staff in planning and implementing a variety of effective resource management and protection activities including boundary encroachment and compliance with other state and federal laws.

U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Subject to pre-employment physical and drug testing. Must possess a Type I or higher Law Enforcement Commission. New employees of the Department of the Interior must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of net pay within 30 days of entrance on duty. 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. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Selectee(s) will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency. Selectee(s) must be free of any domestic violence convictions. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. You will also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations throughout employment. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*