FUL - Park Ranger

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Newburyport (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Newburyport, MA seeks a Park Ranger for Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

The role involves developing and delivering public programming, environmental education, and interpretive products for a broad audience, with emphasis on high-quality visitor services and safety. Responsibilities include supporting visitor use management, coordinating with Refuge staff and partners, and developing partnerships and outreach through print and digital media.

Qualifications

• Transcript copies required to support claimed education.
• Official transcripts may be required before beginning work.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a high-quality visitor services program through public programming, environmental education, and interpretive products.
• Supports visitor use management through surveys and compatibility determinations.
• Assists with funding packages, reporting, and managing related grants and partnerships.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

You will serve as a Park Ranger with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport, MA. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Participates in the enhancement of a high quality and balanced visitor services (VS) program through the development, management, and implementation of public programming, environmental education, and interpretive products that reach a wide range of audiences and employ a variety of methods and materials.

Identifies and evaluates accepted techniques to prevent conflict between user groups, and assists Refuge staff with visitor use management through compatibility determinations, visitor use surveys, and other analysis of recreational activities and facilities With other Visitor Services and Refuge staff, supports preparation of project and funding packages for visitor facility, transportation, and program enhancements, including applying for and managing related reporting for cost-share opportunities, volunteer/Friends group grants, and other non-traditional or special funding sources.

Assist with identifying requirements and developing scopes of work, cost estimates, and reporting for activities associated with VS functions including coordinating with Visitor Services staff, the Contracting Office, and Youth Partners in selecting contractors, monitoring performance, and preparing associated routine, short-term plans, and recommending improvements.

Identifies potential partnership activities with community organizations, and participates in and maintains partnerships with allied local and regional organizations, including participating in the development and implementation of related Memoranda of Agreement and Memoranda of Understanding.

Coordinates the Refuge volunteer program including ensuring compliance with all Service rules and regulations, oversees development, implementation, and evaluation of volunteer training opportunities, recruits and maintains volunteer corps, develops volunteer recognition and appreciation opportunities, and leads cross-programmatic coordination.

Participates in the development, coordination, and implementation of refuge-specific outreach and communication through print and digital media, including updates and enhancements to refuge websites, social media platforms, online recreation permit systems, and other internal and public-facing platforms. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57150 – $90882/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.

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