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Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 47 days ago
About the Role
Interpretive Rangers develop and present educational programs including guided walks and presentations, and working with audiences in a variety of park settings. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 05/27/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
What You'll Do
- →Park Ranger (Interpretation) Standard Duties: Develop and present a variety of programs including guided walks, illustrated talks (PowerPoint amphitheater and campfire programs) and demonstrations.
- →Develop programs using principles of the NPS thematic interpretation model through topic research, familiarity with and creative use of delivery techniques.
- →Provide informal interpretation and orientation for park guests in visitor centers, ranger stations and while roving in the field.
- →Perform cashier duties and assist with a variety of special projects to support park goals.
- →Actively promote the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions, and potentially serve as the initial contact for accident reporting and emergency assistance.
- →Additional duties for GS-5: You will present informal and formal talks.
- →Lead guided tours, and respond to visitor inquiries for information, direction and guidance.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- ✓Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
- ✓Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
- ✓You may 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 on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
- ✓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 their 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, selectee 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 selectee.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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