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Open: July 13, 2026 — Closes: July 20, 2026
Summary
You will perform various "generalist' duties" as a Park Ranger to facilitate visitor understanding and enjoyment of park resources, collect park fees, facilitate and induce visitor behavior consistent with resource protection and to gain friendly compliance with the laws and rules for safe use of park. Likely entry on duty: October 2026 - March 2027. Open to the first 300 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on 07/20/2026 to be considered.
Major Duties
You will perform a variety of generalist Park Ranger duties including, but not limited to: Making contact with visitors to greet, answer questions, provide information, and share safety messages. Collect park fees and may issue field permits for camping. Patrols of the park may be performed on foot, canoe, kayak, horseback or motor vehicle. Conduct educational programs to aid visitors (i.e. preventative search and rescue, preservation of natural and cultural resources, leave no trace, wildlife safety etc.) May conduct safety inspections/compliance and/or assist with trip planning May perform minor maintenance tasks and/or other administrative duties. Duties will be more complex at the GS-07 level.
