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Open: August 24, 2026 — Closes: September 7, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a FUL-Park Ranger (I) with National Park Service. This position is also open to Current and former Federal employees; 30% DVA, VEOA & VRA eligibles; Individuals with disabilities; Military Spouses; Schedule A-Individuals with Disabilities; Former Public Land Corps (PLC) Member; other Special authorities; & ICTAP/CTAP eligibles under announcement MW-1542-AGFO-26-13037341-MP. Apply to each announcement separately 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. The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.
