Seasonal Park Ranger; Interpretation

Summary

These positions are temporary seasonals not to exceed 1,039 hours work in a service year. This is an open continuous announcement with an established initial cut‑off date of January 26, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the initial cut‑off date. See "Next Steps" for additional information.

These positions involve a variety of responsibilities aimed at connecting visitors to the park's resources and stories. They are responsible for promoting visitor safety and stewardship of park resources. The role requires a deep understanding of the park's history, natural, and cultural resources, and the ability to engage visitors in meaningful educational experiences.

Park Ranger (Interpretation), GS‑0025‑05 duties may include:

• Develop interpretive programs, conduct basic research of topics using records, documents, books, files, and interviews.
• Present onsite programs to a wide variety of audiences (guided walks, demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, etc.).
• Staff the Information Desk at visitor centers as a contact for visitors entering the buildings.
• Greeting visitors and provide information on a variety of subjects including local and regional attractions.
• Answer telephones, provide area information, take messages.

Park Ranger (Interpretation), GS‑0025‑07 duties may include the above plus:

• Research, prepare and present a variety of original interpretive programs, including digital illustrated programs, guided walks, public‑address commentaries, talks, and children's programs.
• Assist supervisors with scheduling and training co‑workers and volunteers.
• Handle visitor information requests, sell publications and educational materials, and complete assigned projects.
• Provides on‑the‑job training, mentoring and assistance to team members by providing coaching, guidance, feedback, and direction to accomplish projects and daily operations.

• Positions in Anchorage, Brooks Camp (Lake and Peninsula County), Denali Park, and Fairbanks may sell Park Passes and collect and account for money. Positions with fee collection and/or government money handling duties require a higher background check than the non‑fee positions.
• Bartlett Cove:
  Park rangers perform ladder transfers from a vessel to a cruise ship and from a cruise ship to a vessel. The rangers must be physically and mentally able to safely climb rope ladders 15 feet in height during transfer from one vessel to another while both boats are in motion in exposed water.
• Brooks Camp:
  Please apply under Lake and Peninsula County for vacancies at Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks Camp.
• Kennecott:
  Please apply under McCarthy for vacancies at Wrangell‑St. Elias National Park and Preserve's Kennecott duty station.
• Port Alsworth:
  Positions may have contact with youth and minors which require a higher background check.
• Skagway:
  Positions may require passports for essential travel to Canada and an official passport is required for this position. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and passport card.
• Skagway:
  Rangers may provide emergency medical treatment to visitors and employees, assist in maintaining the first aid equipment and supplies used in the park, and may also perform emergency transport or arrange for such transportation. This position requires the selectee to either be a National or Alaska registered emergency medical responder (EMR). Applicants for Skagway positions must include a copy of their certificate showing the level and expiration date, and proof of certification will be required before entrance on duty.

• Anchorage:
  May through September
• Bartlett Cove:
  April through September
• Brooks Camp (apply under Lake and Peninsula County):
  May through October
• Copper Center:
  May through September
• Denali Park:
  April through September
• Fairbanks:
  May through October
• Kennecott (apply under McCarthy):
  May through September
• Kotzebue:
  April through September
• Nome:
  May through October
• Port Alsworth:
  May through September
• Seward:
  May through September
• Sitka:
  April through October
• Skagway:
  April through October

Will be available in Brooks…