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FUL-Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 49 days ago
About the Role
This job announcement is open to the first 50 applicants or until 08/03/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. This position is located in Frances Perkins National Monument, in the Interpretation Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for this position is May - November, but this can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Sept 2026
What You'll Do
- →Coordinating the operation of a visitor facility and information desk to include developing daily work schedules for tours of duty and location of assignments.
- →Developing and presenting a wide variety of formal and informal audience and learner-centered interpretive experiences using a variety of fully developed interpretive skills, techniques, and tools delivered in-person and through interpretive media and technology.
- →Training, mentoring, coaching and evaluating a broad range of interpretive programs and products conducted by fellow interpreters, critique these activities, and recommend individual or program improvements.
- →Identifying effective customer service practices and facilitating a collaborative, proactive, and welcoming work environment.
- →Coordinating the development and implementation of special projects from beginning to end.
- →Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
- →The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans.
- →Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources.
- →Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks.
- →They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery.
- →Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park.
- →They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives.
- →By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources.
- →National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration.
Requirements
- ✓Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Direct Deposit participation required.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
- ✓You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.
- ✓Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
- ✓You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to work evenings and holidays.
- ✓Applicants must be at least 18 years old due to hazardous duties (ie. driving motor vehicles, etc).
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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