Park Ranger Interpretation

You will serve as a Park Ranger Interpretation with the National Park Service at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 11/04/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
Interpretation and Education Manages the development of interpretive materials by subordinate staff for use in a variety of venues. Continuously evaluates the need for new or revised park publications, drafts brochure text, designs layouts, analyzes funding sources and stays within prescribed budget. Plans, designs, develops, and improves interpretive materials such as signs, waysides, publications, exhibits, and audio, video, and other digital content.

Develops and presents a variety of formal and informal audience and learner centered interpretive experiences. Oversees planning and development of interpretive programming, including coordination with the Chief of Interpretation and local partners as appropriate. Visitor Services and Facility Operations Oversees all aspects of the Interpretive operations at the Visitor Center and other public venues. Engages in and monitors visitor services provided by seasonal employees, park interns, and Interpretation and Visitor Services volunteers.

Responds to electronic, telephone, or written inquiries from the public. Orients, educates, and informs visitors regarding access and opportunities to participate in and contribute to memorable experiences. Supervise less than 20% Directly supervises seasonal employees and park interns, and Interpretation and Visitor Services volunteers. Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, evaluations, and operations. Responsible for on-the-job safety and health of all employees and volunteers supervised.

Will Coordinate the Park's Volunteer Program.

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign

Education:

To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at…