Park Ranger: Education, Outreach & Visitor Services Lead

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Springville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in the United States is seeking a role focused on developing and managing visitor services partnerships, administering the volunteer program, and creating educational and interpretive programs to engage the public with wildlife resources.

You will also oversee hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and photography services and related plans. The position includes maintaining refuge websites and social media to inform the public about activities and closures,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Unusual tour of duty required which includes some Saturday work and may become every Saturday.
• Some overnight travel will be required.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/28/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
• Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages and implements visitor services partnerships
• Administers volunteer program
• Develops and implements environmental education and interpretive programs
• Develops, manages and maintains high quality visitor services program including hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and photography
• Develops variety of step down plans such as hunt and fish plans, environmental education and interpretive plan, and sign plan
• Maintains web site and social media sites to keep public informed about refuge activities and closures
• Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in the United States is seeking a role focused on developing and managing visitor services partnerships, administering the volunteer program, and creating educational and interpretive programs to engage the public with wildlife resources.

You will also oversee hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and photography services and related plans. The position includes maintaining refuge websites and social media to inform the public about activities and closures,