Park Ranger (Interpretation)

National Park Service; Keystone (SD); In loco; USD 62.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

National Park Service in Keystone, SD, seeks a full-time Park Ranger (Interpretation) to enrich visitors’ experiences through engaging interpretive programs and responsible resource stewardship. The role includes coaching staff, delivering programming, and managing social media and the park website.

The position requires the ability to lead, teach, and represent the agency front-line, with attention to safety and public outreach in the Mount Rushmore area.

Competenze

• Experience delivering interpretive programming.
• Ability to coach staff in interpretive programming.
• Comfort using social media and managing park websites.

Mansioni

• Prepare and deliver Interpretive Programming.
• Coach staff in Visitor Operations and Interpretive Programming.
• Teach subordinates how to prepare and deliver Interpretive Programming.
• Advanced management knowledge of social media and park website.
• Serve as a front-line representative of the organization.

Conoscenze

Interpretive programming

Public speaking

Social media management

Customer service

Formazione

Transcript submission

Descrizione del lavoro

This position serves as a full-performance Park Ranger (Interpretation). The purpose of interpretation is to enrich people's lives through meaningful experiences and enjoyable recreation; preserve and protect natural and cultural resources through broad collaboration and shared stewardship; and inspire social and environmental consciousness to build community and sustain the health of the planet.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Preparation and delivery of Interpretive Programming. Coaching subordinate staff in Visitor Operations and Interpretive Programming. Teaching subordinates the preparation and delivery of Interpretive Programming. Advanced management knowledge of social media and park website. Serve as a front-line representative of an organization.

Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion and can involve extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines outdoors or in caves, and carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads. Some employees may engage in firefighting, search and rescue, and other strenuous activities; these employees may be required to lift or carry equipment weighing more than 50 pounds over long distances.

Employees who participate in all-risk operations will be required to meet fitness requirements on a continuing basis. Work Environment: The work can include moderate risks or discomforts that require safety precautions (e.g., exposure to extreme temperatures, climates, rough terrain, wild animals, pests, and/or insects). The employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, boots, gloves, etc.

Some employees may be engaged in all-risk operations and be exposed to high risk and potentially dangerous situations which require a range of safety and other precautions. Area Information: Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located three miles west of Keystone, South Dakota, in the Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota.

Housing for purchase or rent, schools, medical and dental facilities, churches of most faiths, and shopping are available in Rapid City, 25 miles northeast of Park Headquarters, and in nearby Hill City and Custer. For more information, see the parks website: http://www.nps.gov/MOUR

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.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.