Deputy Chief of Visitor and Resource Protection; Law Enforcement

Duties

As the Deputy Chief Ranger, you will:

• Provide leadership to the division, working with the Chief Ranger to identify priorities and set work goals.
• Plan projects to enhance the overall efficacy of the division and evaluate the results to determine success and next steps.
• Manage human resources by ensuring all employees receive required training in a timely manner and are provided routine and consistent coaching and mentoring to elevate performance.
• Exercise financial management by planning and allocating budget monies from multiple fund sources and adjusting schedules, organizational structure and project priorities in the face of changing financial conditions.
• Utilize technical competence to apply law, policy, and guidance in the execution of duties.

Area/Duty Station Information: Everglades National Park covers 1.5 million acres and contains diverse ecosystems. Park headquarters is located in Homestead, FL. South Florida features two seasons and a range of weather, with opportunities for outdoor recreation and cultural experiences in nearby communities.

For more information about the local area, please visit:

• Everglades National Park official website
• Monroe County and the Florida Keys
• Miami Dade County Chamber of Commerce

Conditions of employment

• 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 Law Enforcement Commission.
• New employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit within 30 days of entrance on duty.
• Time-in-grade requirements apply as described in the vacancy announcement.
• Selectee(s) will be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Selectee(s) must be free of domestic violence convictions; appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• You will be required to submit to a drug test and may be subject to random testing.
• Prior to appointment, you must be physically fit and pass a medical examination, with periodic medical exams during employment.

Qualifications

Requirements Continued...

• Prior to appointment, individuals must be physically fit to perform strenuous duties, pass a medical examination, and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB).
• You may be required to operate a government or private vehicle; a valid driver’s license is required.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with NPS uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• You may be required to travel overnight up to 5 nights per month and obtain a government charge card for travel.
• You may be required to complete training and maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• The position is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will need to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
• You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• You must support and enforce a drug-free work environment.

As a condition of employment, a one-year probationary period may be required to evaluate fitness and suitability for the public interest. See the notice in the vacancy for details.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date (02/09/2026 unless stated otherwise). Credit is given for qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, provide appropriate SF-50 documentation as needed. For non-federal applicants, indicate hours worked per week on the resume to ensure proper crediting of experience. Periods of military service may be documented with DD-214 or Statement of Service.

Selective Factors: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain by 02/09/2026, a valid Type I National Park Service Law Enforcement Commission.
• Two exceptions related to retirement provisions under enhanced requirements apply as…