JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Great Smoky Mountains National Park is April - October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 6 April 2025 MAJOR DUTIES: This National Park Service (NPS) position is located in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection (VRP) at Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM), and based in Gatlinburg or Townsend, TN. The incumbent serves as the seasonal PSAR Ranger for GRSM, reporting to the PSAR Supervisor. The primary duty of this position is either Cherokee, NC, Townsend, TN, or Gatlinburg, TN. The incumbent is required to wear a uniform, and the position requires a background investigation and is subject to drug testing. MAJOR DUTIES: Educate the public regarding preventative search and rescue messaging. Provide emergency medical response at the EMT level or higher. Create educational material to share with the public. Participate in search and rescue missions which may include technical or swift water rescue. Leading SAR and EMS trainings for staff members AREA/DUTY STATION INFORMATION: At 522,427 acres, GRSM is one of the largest parks in the eastern United States. The Park contains 384 miles of roads; 930 miles of backcountry trails; 104 designated backcountry campsites; over 300 miles of boundary; 66 species of mammals; 200 species of birds; 39 species of reptiles, 43 species of amphibians; 68 species of fish; 730 miles of fishable streams; 342 structures, 97 of them historic; 10 auto campgrounds; and 3 major developed areas with concession operations. The park also manages the Foothills Parkway, used by millions of non-recreational motorists. The park is managed under areas of exclusive and concurrent Federal jurisdiction. The park is located in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina and is surrounded by five counties and National Forest land. Duty station is near Gatlinburg, TN located within an hour drive of Knoxville. The area provides a wide range of residential communities, good schools, and recreational opportunities. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/20/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
