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JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the Visitor and Resource Protection Division at Flagstaff Area National Monuments (Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki) and Montezuma Castle/Tuzigoot National Monuments (MOCA/TUZI). FLAG and MOCA/TUZI have entered into a combined Visitor and Resource Protection Division organization. MAJOR DUTIES: This position is duty stationed in Camp Verde, AZ and serves as the GS11 District Ranger/Supervisor, over Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot N.M. and reports directly to the Chief Ranger/SLEO and will be the primary contact & work directly with the MOCA/TUZI Superintendent. This position will directly supervise a GL09 Protection Ranger as well as any seasonal and volunteer staff within VRP division. Home to work vehicle may be authorized if incumbent resides within 20-minute response time. As such, the incumbent and his/her staff are responsible for performing a full range of law enforcement duties as federal officers including detection, investigation, apprehension, detention and prosecution under provisions of applicable laws, rules, regulation enacted to insure the protection and safe use of park resources. The primary duty of this position is to manage and conduct enforcement of the criminal laws of the United States through investigation, apprehension, education, and detention of individuals suspected or convicted of violating these laws. Appropriate enforcement to protect park natural, cultural, historical and human resources constitutes the basic reason for the existence of this position, occupies a substantial portion of the incumbent's working time, and is assigned on a regular and recurring basis. Program Management Provides supervision and oversight to the visitor and resource protection program. Works with Monument Superintendent and Chief Ranger staff to develop a long-term vision for Division operations and annual Work Plans for direct reports. Incumbent has primary responsibility for drafting, submitting for approval and executing annual operating budget. Incumbent has the primary reasonability to work with all local law enforcement, fire and SAR agency representatives and maintain a mutual working relationship. As well as draft, develop and submit for approval all agreements between agencies. Incumbent will maintain all local VRP SOPs and plans for MOCA/TUZI, including Physical Security, Fire Management, Monuments Compendium, Emergency Occupant Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan. Human Resource Management/ Supervision Responsible for the full range of human resource management activities for staff. Evaluates employee work performance based on compliance with position descriptions and performance standards. Advises and makes recommendations to SLEO on employee promotions, temporary assignments, awards, disciplinary actions and separations. Responsible for developing employee training and development plans for subordinate employees and division. Develops and implements training plans to meet short-term and long-term individual and operational goals. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints alleging non-compliance with policies, regulations, and law. Division staff are involved in a very broad range of visitor and resource protection functions, operating in often remote and harsh environments. Human resource management is complicated by the intensity of park related issues, completing interests, high intensity emergency service work often involving risks to human life, constitutional and civil rights, round-the-clock operations, remote living conditions and the management of many unanticipated events. Visitor and Resource Protection Directs and supervises active and creative patrol, through a variety of methods, of all areas of responsibility. Responsible for the active enforcement of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations within the scope of legal jurisdiction. Analyzes law enforcement situations and makes or coordinates felony and misdemeanor arrests, issues citations, serves warrants, and issues written and verbal warnings as situations dictate. Appears' in U.S. magistrate and U.S. District Court, and before federal and state Grand Juries as required. Responsible for coordinating and conducting full scale investigations of crimes and offenses against the United States and prepares criminal prosecutions. Investigates crimes and accidents, interviews witnesses and interrogates suspects, and prepares appropriate reports and legal documents. Monitors and enforces the terms of numerous special use permits in area of responsibility. Ensures an active program of monitoring impacts to natural and cultural resources in area of responsibility from visitor use and/or illegal activity. Works with other staff specialist to design and implement rehabilitation programs as appropriate. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring a high level of emergency preparedness and response capability in emergency medical services, search and rescue, preventive search & rescue and wildland fire operations, and all-risk incident management, to include mass-casualty, ground and air transport accidents and any complex special events. Is responsible for managing any active and on-going search and rescue incidents. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.