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Seasonal Park Ranger
National Park Service · Posted 144 days ago
About the Role
NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details. The typical season for this position is June - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is June 2026.
What You'll Do
- →Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Conducts research to develop interpretive programs for visitors, present both formal and informal activities, such as orientation talks and environmental education.
- →Educate visitors about park facilities and resources, assist with special events and celebrations, and operate various audiovisual equipment.
- →Educate visitors about front country and backcountry regulations.
- →Schedule, compile reports, and gather statistical data.
- →Conducts outreach programs outside the park to promote the agency's mission and resource conservation.
- →Manage logistics for education programs, maintain inventories and supplies and visitor centers, and coordinates with other National Park Service offices and community organizations to facilitate visitor inquiries and permitting services.
- →Please visit find a park for additional park information.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- ✓You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
- ✓You must also 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 disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- ✓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 on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- ✓You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to five nights per month.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- ✓Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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