JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Yosemite National Park, in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division, Wilderness Branch. Open to the first 125 applicants or until 12/17/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: These positions are in the division of Visitor and Resource Protection. Incumbents are assigned to the Wilderness Branch as a climbing ranger. Climbing rangers are based in the Yosemite Valley with patrol locations ranging from high visitor use areas to remote wilderness area. Climbing rangers conduct several public outreach programs including Ask-A-Climber and Climber Coffee. The Ask-A-climber program interprets rock climbing in Yosemite by having climbing rangers interact with the public. Rangers provide informal interpretive programs focusing on big wall climbing and Yosemite's climbing history. During Climber Coffee, rangers meet with climbers and provide information on current route conditions, preventative search and rescue, wildlife closures, and Leave No Trace climbing principles. Climbing rangers perform basic maintenance on access trails and assist with larger scale volunteer trail projects. Climbing rangers also help oversee the daily activities of the volunteer climbing stewards. Climbing rangers participate in search and rescue operations. Climbing rangers assist in instructing high angle rope rescue courses, self-rescue courses, and climbing safety programs. Physical Demands: The work involves extensive periods of standing, walking and climbing, in some case over rough surfaces or inclines, carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, etc. Working Conditions: The work in 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. Housing: Government housing IS available. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Yosemite National Park is April-May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025. Yosemite National Park, California, known worldwide for its spectacular natural beauty is the backdrop for this position. Sitting astride the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park covers 1,182 square miles of varied wilderness ecosystems, from river valleys to alpine meadows to lofty 13,000 foot high peaks. Yosemite Valley is located 208 miles from San Francisco, 81 miles from Merced, and 94 miles from Fresno. Shopping, medical, postal and laundry services are available in the park. Elevation at the Valley floor is approximately 4,000 feet and 2,200 feet in El Portal. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season March through October. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
