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Open: October 21, 2026 — Closes: November 3, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with 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 for approximately 11.5 months, and you will be in a non-pay status for one pay period in November.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Develop and present formal and informal audience and learner-centered interpretive experiences using interpretive skills, techniques, and tools delivered in-person and through interpretive media and technology. Conduct straightforward research on a variety of topics and synthesize the information. Enhance in-park experiences by developing and offering a wide variety of fully accessible nonpersonal services and interpretive media. Plan, design, develop, and improve interpretive materials such as signs, waysides, publications, exhibits, and audio, video, and other digital content. Connect with all types of audiences through digital content (e.g., the web, social media, mobile technology, live broadcast or distance programming, podcasts, virtual tours) to introduce, inform, engage, and strengthen relationships between the public and their national parks. Review existing park policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures. Rove park areas and explain regulations to park visitors and provide information and advice on park activities and cultural, historical, and/or natural resources. GS-09 ONLY: Train, mentor, coach, and evaluate a broad range of interpretive programs and products conducted by fellow interpreters, critique these activities, and recommend individual or program improvements. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
