JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Rocky Mountain National Park, in the Interpretation & Education Division as a Park Ranger Interpreter/EMT, primarily at a high elevation (11,800 ft ) visitor center. These positions may be filled for a six-month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2025. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below: MAJOR DUTIES: Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5 minute video to learn how to create a federal resume. This position works in the Division of Interpretation and Education as a Park Ranger Interpreter/EMT with responsibilities for visitor orientation and information, interpretation, and emergency medical services. Must possess a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician or higher certification valid through October 31, 2025. Primary duties include staffing the park's busiest visitor center (often with more than 3,000 visitors/day), answering questions to help visitors plan safe and memorable visits, operating cash registers, and being the initial contact for accident and emergency reporting. For at least 3 days per week, this work is performed at the Alpine Visitor Center which is at an elevation of 11,800 feet. This position is also responsible for conducting basic research to present thematic interpretative programs (orientation talks, guided hikes, formal talks, demonstrations, and Power Point programs) on a variety of topics including wildlife biology, botany, forest ecology, geology, history, and weather, using a variety of basic interpretive techniques. This position will develop and/or use written program outlines and are expected to meet NPS standards for interpretation. Park Ranger Interpreter/EMTs also hike park trails and staff overlooks to answer visitor questions and provide informal interpretation. This position must be skilled at working effectively with all ages, children through adult, and with visitors from very diverse backgrounds. The ability to foster positive relationships with co-workers and partners, and to professionally represent the National Park Service to the public is essential. In addition, this position provides emergency medical treatment at the EMT level of certification or higher to visitors and employees at the Alpine Visitor Center. This includes conducting thorough patient assessments, making decisions for patient care, and completing proper documentation. Situational awareness, the ability to think quickly during stressful situations, and a desire to support park emergency operations are essential to this component of the job. The work done by Park Ranger Interpreter/EMTs through effective visitor information, orientation, and interpretive and educational programs encourages safe and sustainable use of park resources, the development of a personal stewardship ethic, and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources for present and future generations. Work of this position is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather from snow, wind, rain, to sun and heat. Physical Demands: The work involves extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough or uneven surfaces or inclines, carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, etc at elevations between 7500 to 12,500ft. Work Environment: The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, e.g. high or low temperatures, confined spaces, or adverse weather conditions. Area Information: Established on January 29, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. The park embraces 415 square miles of pristine, uninhabited mountains in north-central Colorado and, as such, is one of the most spectacular, yet easily accessible high mountain areas in North America. With elevations ranging from 7,800 feet at park headquarters to 14,259 feet at the summit of Longs Peak, the park has glacier-sculptured valleys, rugged gorges, alpine lakes, and vast areas of alpine tundra. Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved continuous road in the United States, stays above tree line for 11 miles and reaches 12,183 feet in elevation. Elk, deer, bighorn sheep, moose, coyotes, and smaller animals are found throughout the park, as well as threatened and endangered species, such as the Greenback Cutthroat Trout and Boreal Toad. Due to the park's easy accessibility to the Front Range communities of Colorado, Rocky experiences over 4 million visitors annually. This position will be filled on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The nearest community is Estes Park, CO, which has K-12 schools, a post office, restaurants, medical facilities, and grocery stores. Denver, CO which has a major airport, cultural events, and several professional sports teams is a two hour drive away. Limited government housing may be available. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
