Park Ranger; Interpretation; Seasonal

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 National Park Service 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.

• You will present informal and formal talks.
• Lead guided tours.
• Respond to visitor inquiries for information, direction and guidance.

• You will perform duties listed at the GS-5 level as well as provide on-the-job training and assistance to team members.

• U.S. 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 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. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying your possession of a valid State-issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle.
  
  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. Finally, the selectee may be required to submit all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by the selectee.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/25/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes.

In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑04 level in the federal service.
  Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park related work.
  Examples of…