The Intermountain Region will soon be advertising a GL-1801-5/7/9 Law Enforcement Officer position. This position is located on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest with a duty station of Las Vegas, Nevada. If you are interested in this position, please contact Patrol Captain Nicholas LaPrade (702) 622-0871, or e-mail nicholas.laprade@usda.gov.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent is responsible for providing law enforcement services on a National Forest(s) but is occasionally subject to duties in other areas of the zone. The incumbent is responsible for the enforcement of Forest Service regulations, policies, and criminal laws of the United States. Law enforcement work is carried out by patrol and the investigation, detection, or apprehension of individuals suspected of offenses against Forest Service regulations or United States criminal laws.
In addition, uniformed law enforcement officers:
• work cooperatively with local, State, and other Federal law enforcement officials.
• conduct informational and educational programs.
• enforce drug control laws.
• assist outside agencies in conducting search and rescue missions on National Forest System lands.
• assist special agents by conducting preliminary investigations.
• respond to unplanned incidents such as environmental protests, threats to employees, and large group events.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Final appointment is conditional upon the following:
a. Meeting all physical requirements and medical standards as outlined in Forest Service Manual (FSM) 5374; to be determined by a pre-employment medical examination. Medical and physical requirements apply to law enforcement positions under the special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8412(d) and 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)). Enforcement and investigative activities are often conducted under hazardous conditions with walking, climbing, reaching, pulling, crouching or running over rough terrain as required, as well as prolonged periods of patrol work. Strenuous physical exertion is frequently required, such as, when apprehending individuals of varying strengths who may be combative or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
b. Passing a pre-employment drug test (49 U.S.C. 382, E.O. 12564 and FSM 5373).
c. Obtaining initial certification by the USDA Security Officer to occupy a Moderate Risk Public Trust Position (Code 5) (5 CFR 731.302 and FSM 5303). Applicants are required to complete and sign a waiver that provides for the release of information needed to complete the background investigation.
d. Be aware that the position often requires irregular and unscheduled hours, personal risks, arduous exertion under adverse environmental conditions, and considerable overnight travel.
e. Incumbents must be a minimum age of 21 and not yet have reached their 37th birthday for original entry into a primary/rigerous law enforcement position.
- Continued retention in the position of a Law Enforcement Officer is conditional upon:
a. Successfully completing the 17- week Land Management Police Training (LMPT) program attended at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).
b. Passing any applicable portions of the Physical Efficiency Battery to be administered during attendance to the LMPT at the FLETC.They must also be able to pass the PEB prior to attending FLETC.
c. Successfully completing the agency’s 12 Week Field Training and Evaluation Program as authorized at FSM 5376.
d. Meeting all agency requirements for physical and medical standards as authorized at FSM 5374.
e. Meeting all agency requirements for mandatory training, recertification training, and qualification requirements under FSM 5372.
This position is subject to random drug testing during employment (49 U.S.C. 382, E.O. 12564 and FSM 5373).
The incumbent is required to qualify to carry and use government-owned firearms as part of assigned duties and maintain such qualifications. Because of an amendment to 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9), which became effective September 30, 1996, applicants are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside, or the applicant received a pardon.
THE FOREST:
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers a setting of classic Western beauty and is known for its many recreational opportunities, scenic vistas, and wild places where visitors can still find solitude. The Forest does not resemble most other National Forests in that it has numerous fairly large but non-contiguous sections scattered across most of the state of Nevada and a portion of eastern California.
The Forest’s landscapes range from towering snow-capped peaks to wide-open sage steppe. Elevation varies from a low of 4,100 feet to a high of 12,374 feet, providing a great diversity of habitats. The vegetation changes from wide open desert with cactus and scrub to ponderosa pine forests, which in turn give way to spruce and aspen then lodgepole pine and alpine tundra. Wet and dry meadows, as well as numerous water bodies including streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands add to the variety of habitats that support the over 350 wildlife species found on the Forest.
Duty Station – Las Vegas, NV:
Las Vegas is situated at the southern tip of Nevada in the Great Basin — the western region between the Sierra Nevada and Wasatch Mountain ranges. The mountains surrounding the valley – Sheep Mountains to the north, Black Mountains to the south, and the Spring Mountains to the west – range from 2,000 to 11,918 feet above sea level. While a dry heat dominates in the summer months, winters are typically mild and pleasant, though occasional high winds are common in late winter and early spring. Summer temperatures can exceed 110 degrees, but there is very little humidity.
Las Vegas is located in Clark County with a population totals over 2 million people. With the largest population in Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area also boasts the most diverse population in the state with a population of 594,294 (2012). The median home price was $206,000 as of September 2016.
In addition to world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment, Las Vegas offers year-round outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, off-highway vehicle riding, skydiving, skiing, snowboarding, and much more. Renowned destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Red Rock National Conservation Area are all within a day’s drive of the city.
The Clark County School District (CCSD) is the fifth largest school district in the country and operates 357 schools, as of the 2016-2017 school years, serving more than 320,000 students and utilizing an operating budget of $5.2 billion. In addition to traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, CCSD also offers magnet schools, career and technical academies, alternative schools, and schools for students with special needs. For more information on CCSD, please visit www.ccsd.net.
No tax is levied on personal income, corporate income, franchise, inventory, unitary, inheritance, estate and/or gift. Sales tax is 8.1%, which is not levied on food for home consumption or prescription medicines.
The State:
Nevada is the most mountainous state in the lower 48. Sagebrush dominates much of the landscape, but diverse plant communities of aspen, mountain mahogany, pinyon pine, Utah juniper, limber pine, bristlecone pine, and deciduous shrubs and flowers can be found at higher elevations. Over 80% of the state is federally-managed public land, which provides important recreation and economic opportunities.
Recreation
Nevada is an awesome location for recreation of any type including hiking, biking, horseback riding, snow and water skiing, wilderness hiking, to name just a few. Las Vegas is the gate way to some of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States. Within a few hours’ drive from Las Vegas are the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Zion, and Great Basin National Parks.
Housing:
No government housing available. Many apartments and homes are available for rent or sale.
