Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide for implementation of conservation law enforcement program activities related to the enforcement and investigation of natural and cultural resources and outdoor recreation program regulations, laws, and policies on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Responsibilities This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Conservation Law Enforcement Officer, GS-1801-09. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance core personnel document/core document. GS-07/09: Provides enforcement and protection of natural and cultural resources. The incumbent performs developmental criminal investigative assignments with increasing complexity. Ensures compliance in outdoor recreation programs meeting customers' needs and ensuring that JBER personnel, residents and recreators are compliant with regulatory requirements. Assists in developing human/wildlife conflict monitoring and avoidance program, participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects. Conducts conservation law enforcement investigations and coordinates conservation law enforcement investigative activities for assigned CLEOs and Military Conservation Agent personnel. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment (Continued): Shift work may be required, including changes with short notice. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. This position may be filled at the GS-07 with promotion potential to the GS-09. The individual selected for this position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements. This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Conservation Law Enforcement Officer, GS-1801-09. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance core personnel document/core document. A pre-employment physical is required for this position. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801. GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes incumbent must apply knowledge of the criminal investigative process and skills in fact finding, analysis, and reporting to perform assignments of limited complexity. Knowledge of the principles and concepts; pertinent laws, statutes, and guidelines; precedents decisions and rulings of applicable varied cases investigated; investigative methods and techniques; requirements of various legal jurisdictions; and knowledge of criminal methods of operation. Knowledge of evidence, criminal evidence procedures, and court procedures concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and related investigative and law enforcement matters. OR EDUCATION: continued in education below FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes includes the ability to apply knowledge of the criminal investigative process and skills in fact finding, analysis, and reporting to perform assignments of limited complexity; pertinent statutes and regulations such as but not limited to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, National Historic Preservation Act and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; administrative and legal procedures; and requirements of various legal jurisdictions, such as State Fish and Game Regulations. Knowledge of the principles and concepts; pertinent laws, statutes, and guidelines; precedents decisions and rulings of applicable varied cases investigated; investigative methods and techniques; requirements of various legal jurisdictions; and knowledge of criminal methods of operation. Knowledge of evidence, criminal evidence procedures, and court procedures concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and related investigative and law enforcement matters. OR EDUCATION: continued in education below FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: GS-07: Knowledge of fundamental principles, concepts, methodologies, laws, regulations of the inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices, criminal and case law precedents related to natural and cultural resources regulations/law enforcement. Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability to plan and organize work, consult effectively with co-workers, and work as a member of a team. GS-09: Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices, criminal and case law precedents related to natural and cultural resources regulations/law enforcement. Knowledge of broad range of natural resources law enforcement situations with the ability to manage enforcement. situations from escalation to dangerous conflicts. Skill in strict meticulous accountability for data and/or items, and ability to withstand legal scrutiny. Skill in conducting investigations, interviewing fact finding and data analysis; approaching individuals who may be fearful, skeptical or uncooperative during investigation questioning; establishing rapport with different personality types in order to glean appropriate information pertaining to complaints and allegations, and resolve complex problems. Able to deal effectively with others to gain their confidence and cooperation. Skill in organizational management and interpersonal relationships required to manage and train volunteers and coordinate program requirements with resources outside Civil Engineering. Ability to analyze encroachment or law enforcement activity trends and develop adaptive management techniques, action plans and follow through to correct program deficiencies. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and explain conservation regulations to stakeholders, and members of the public. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education GS-07: EDUCATION: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. GS-09: EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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