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Open: August 24, 2026 — Closes: September 7, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Park Ranger (I) with National Park Service. This position is also open to public under announcement MW-1542-AGFO2613039332FUL. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversee the general operations of the Interpretive and Education team and programming, including visitor center operations. Serve as first-line work lead (non-supervisory) to permanent and temporary staff and volunteers. Develops and present a variety of formal and informal interpretive programs, to a wide variety of audiences; conduct research for interpretive programs; and develop social media posts for information, education, and interpretation. Work as part of a team of federal, state, and non-profit partners toward developing, delivering, and improving interpretive and educational programming, including program evaluation and coaching. Maintain positive relationships with all manner of stakeholders and partners. Present information to a variety of community groups, stakeholders, park staff, regional staff, etc., on a variety of topics. Maintain positive relationships candor with staff, the public, and partners. Serve as point of contact for the park's VIP program. Must be able to work in a collaborative, engaging, and fun work environment. Communication and teamwork are absolutely essential. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Physical Demands: Requires some physical exertion and can involve extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines outdoors or in caves, and carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads. Some employees may engage in firefighting,search and rescue, and other strenuous activities; these employees may be required to lift or carry equipment weighing more than 50 pounds over long distances. Employees who participate in all-risk operations will be required to meet fitness requirements on a continuing basis. Working Conditions: Can include moderate risks or discomforts that require safety precautions (e.g., exposure to extreme temperatures, climates, rough terrain, wild animals, pests, and/or insects). The incumbent may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, boots, gloves, etc. Some employees may be engaged in all-risk operations and be exposed to high risk and potentially dangerous situations which require a range of safety and other precautions.
