Park Ranger

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Oregon/Washington BLM. Information about each location and the surrounding area can be found at the chamber of commerce site.

We expect to fill many vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

• The work varies from location to location.
• May assist in the performance of day-to-day operations at a visitor center or customer use area that provides facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and/or other specialized recreational opportunities.
• May perform duties such as facility maintenance/repair, litter removal, hauling, routine trail maintenance, toilet cleaning and basic carpentry.
• Park Rangers may have duties that include working with the public to provide information, conduct permit compliance, and safety inspections, as well as landscaping, cleaning of facilities, installing signs, or fee collection.
• Park Rangers may respond to emergencies, ensure facilities and visitor areas are safe, and assist with evaluating use patterns, as well as preparing and maintaining recreation sites.
• Park Rangers may monitor site conditions and natural or cultural resources, and assist senior staff in protecting property from natural degradation.
• In some locations, duties may include leading interpretive hikes for all ages, creating educational displays and curriculum, and staffing events that highlight the area’s natural and cultural history.
• In some locations some of the positions may have duties that focus on assisting in the performance of day-to-day operations at a visitor center or customer use area that provide facilities and may lead guided walks or hikes.
• Performs operations and maintenance of public drinking water systems, including tasks such as hauling water using a truck and trailer, disinfecting, testing, and monitoring to ensure compliance with state regulations.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the '
  
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• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• In some locations position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is not eligible for Telework.