Park Ranger (Interpretation)

National Park Service; Johnson City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites applications for a Park Ranger (Interpretation) position.

This career-seasonal appointment provides federal benefits and opportunities to develop public programs, guided walks, talks, and demonstrations. As the full performance level GS-09, you will coordinate the volunteer program, plan and present interpretive programs, provide visitor orientation, conduct safety briefings, and assist with special projects to support

Responsibilities

• Develop and present interpretive programs including guided walks, illustrated talks, and demonstrations.
• Provide informal interpretation and orientation for park visitors in visitor centers and during field roving.
• Coordinate the Volunteer program and support park goals through special projects and safety outreach.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: August 18, 2026 — Closes: September 1, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with the National Park Service. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work a maximum of 50 weeks, and you will be in a non-pay status for approximately 1 pay period (2 weeks) in the service year.

Major Duties

At the full performance level (GS-09) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: You will be the Volunteer program coordinator for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Develop and present a variety of programs including guided walks, illustrated talks (PowerPoint amphitheater and campfire programs) and demonstrations. Develop programs using principles of the NPS thematic interpretation model through topic research, familiarity with and creative use of delivery techniques. Provide informal interpretation and orientation for park guests in visitor centers, ranger stations and while roving in the field. Perform cashier duties and assist with a variety of special projects to support park goals. 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 Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.