Lead Backcountry Ranger — Glacier NP (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Saint Mary (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal position

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking a Park Ranger (Lead Backcountry Ranger) Seasonal at Glacier National Park. The role involves coordinating backcountry programs, patrolling remote areas, and assisting visitors with safety and regulations in challenging terrain, including bear country.

Responsibilities include emergency response, trip planning, and public outreach, with potential for extended backcountry assignments and camping overnight as needed.

Qualifications

• Substituting education for experience requires official transcripts.
• Unofficial transcripts allowed initially but must be official if education is used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate backcountry ranger program activities.
• Patrol backcountry areas and assist with visitor safety and regulations.
• Provide backcountry emergency response and first aid when needed.
• Assist with trip planning and bear safety education.
• Interact with visitors and answer recurring questions in various settings.

Skills

Backcountry experience

Emergency services

Visitor communication

Education

Transcript submission required

Job description

National Park Service is seeking a Park Ranger (Lead Backcountry Ranger) Seasonal at Glacier National Park. The role involves coordinating backcountry programs, patrolling remote areas, and assisting visitors with safety and regulations in challenging terrain, including bear country.

Responsibilities include emergency response, trip planning, and public outreach, with potential for extended backcountry assignments and camping overnight as needed.