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Park Ranger (PSAR)

National Park Service · Posted 54 days ago

Hybrid Contract Bayfield, WI $41K – $80K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Park Ranger ISTP
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About the Role

This position is located in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will be guaranteed 6 months of work, the remainder of the year will be subject to availability of non-base funding.

What You'll Do

  • The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is January - December, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
  • Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Analyzes, evaluates, and determines the most effective patrol routes for the park's Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) program, accounting for the strategic goals and objectives of the park.
  • Develops patrol guidelines and instructions for use by other staff members in the performance of regularly scheduled and special purpose PSAR patrols of various park resources.
  • Conducts regularly scheduled and special purpose PSAR patrols of various park resources such as backcountry and/or wilderness areas, park trails, campgrounds, parking lots, shorelines, rivers, docks, roads, concessions, etc.
  • Independently determines new patrol routes for self and/or others and prepare for patrol(s), accounting for the specific needs, topography, and requirements of each patrol.
  • Develops and presents a substantial variety of formal and informal PSAR-related educational programs and/or media using prescribed outlines, guidelines, and established educational practices, techniques, and tools delivered in-person and through educational media and technology.
  • Serves as a member of a Search and Rescue (SAR) Team on events that may require trail response, ground/hasty searches, helicopter evacuations, river rescues, body recoveries, and/or litter carries.
  • Performs routine grounds and facility maintenance to keep park areas clean, safe, and welcoming.
  • Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

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/.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
  • You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
  • A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed.
  • You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
  • You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
  • A uniform allowance will be provided You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC).
  • On the job training will be provided.
  • You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 8d0e5d35-ed46-4a4e-bb10-dc53ed854bcc

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