Park Ranger (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in the United States is seeking Park Rangers (General) to protect park resources and ensure visitor safety. The role involves patrols by motorized and non-motorized means, education on regulations, and assisting in emergency responses.

Seasonal duties include backcountry orientation and data collection for resource management. The position emphasizes stakeholder communication, safety promotion, and potential mentoring within teams.

Qualifications

• Park Ranger (General) duties focus on resource protection and visitor safety.
• Ability to communicate regulations and safety information clearly.
• Comfort with backcountry orientation and emergency response tasks.

Responsibilities

• Protect resources and visitors through patrols, education and compliance checks.
• Provide information regarding regulations and the importance of resource preservation.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with search and rescue when needed.
• Develop and deliver interpretive talks and tours to visitors.

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 27, 2026

Summary

Park Rangers (General) protect and preserve park resources while ensuring visitor safety, assisting the public, and enforcing park regulations. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - May 2027. Open to the first 1000 applicants. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.

Major Duties

Some of the Park Ranger (General) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Protection of park resources and visitors through patrols, education and compliance checks, providing information regarding regulations and explaining the importance of resource preservation and protection. Patrols are conducted by both motorized and non-motorized watercraft and on foot in both front country and remote areas of the park. May be providing backcountry orientation, emergency medical services, search and rescue, environmental protection and resource management data collection. May be performing development and delivery of Interpretive talks and tours. Actively promote the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions, and potentially serve as the initial contact for accident reporting and emergency assistance. Additional duties for GS-5: Teaches others - provides on-the-job training, mentoring and assistance to team members by providing guidance and feedback and direction to accomplish projects and/or daily operations.