Alpine Park Ranger: Mountain Patrol & Rescue (GS-7/9)

Mountain Club; Washington; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Club seeks experienced staff to perform high-altitude operations including professional alpine mountaineering, aviation rope rescue, and avalanche forecasting for protected areas in the Pacific Northwest. The role includes leading patrols, staff backcountry facilities, and delivering visitor services while ensuring compliance with park regulations.

Expect duties across Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks, with potential for additional locations.

Qualifications

• GS-7 to GS-9 pay grade duties in federal park service context.

Responsibilities

• Professional alpine mountaineering.
• Aviation and helicopter insertion/extraction techniques including Human External Cargo.
• Technical rope rescue and emergency medical services in alpine environments.
• Climbing patrols at Mount Rainier and other national parks.
• Leading multi-day alpine patrols and staffing backcountry facilities.
• Visitor services and resource protection duties including visitor contacts and regulations.

Skills

GS-7/GS-9 requirements

Job description

Mountain Club seeks experienced staff to perform high-altitude operations including professional alpine mountaineering, aviation rope rescue, and avalanche forecasting for protected areas in the Pacific Northwest. The role includes leading patrols, staff backcountry facilities, and delivering visitor services while ensuring compliance with park regulations.

Expect duties across Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks, with potential for additional locations.