Park Ranger (Interpretation

This listing is a summary.

Open: August 18, 2026 —
Closes: September 1, 2026

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with the National Park Service. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work a maximum of 50 weeks, and you will be in a non-pay status for approximately 1 pay period (2 weeks) in the service year.

At the full performance level (GS-09) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
You will be the Volunteer program coordinator for Lyndon

B. Johnson National Historical Park. 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 NPS 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 Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.