Park Ranger (Interpretation)

National Park Service; Tropic (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Utah seeks a Park Ranger (Interpretation) to develop and present audience-centered interpretive experiences using a range of skills and tools, delivered in person and through interpretive media and technology.

You will design and improve interpretive materials and connect with diverse audiences through digital content, signs, exhibits, and programs, while mentoring junior interpreters as applicable.

Qualifications

• Transcript submission required if education is used to qualify.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable, but official transcripts required before start if education used to qualify.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence by a recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present audience-centered interpretive experiences using interpretive skills, techniques and tools in person and via media and technology.
• Plan, design, develop and improve interpretive materials such as signs, waysides, publications, exhibits and digital content.
• Engage audiences through digital content (web, social media, podcasts, virtual tours) to connect the public with national parks.
• Rove park areas, explain regulations, and provide information on park activities and resources.
• For GS-09: train, mentor, coach, and evaluate interpreters and recommend program improvements.

Skills

Interpretive skills

Audience engagement

Job description

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with 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 for approximately 11.5 months, and you will be in a non-pay status for one pay period in November.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Develop and present formal and informal audience and learner-centered interpretive experiences using interpretive skills, techniques, and tools delivered in-person and through interpretive media and technology. Conduct straightforward research on a variety of topics and synthesize the information.

Enhance in-park experiences by developing and offering a wide variety of fully accessible nonpersonal services and interpretive media. Plan, design, develop, and improve interpretive materials such as signs, waysides, publications, exhibits, and audio, video, and other digital content.

Connect with all types of audiences through digital content (e.g., the web, social media, mobile technology, live broadcast or distance programming, podcasts, virtual tours) to introduce, inform, engage, and strengthen relationships between the public and their national parks. Review existing park policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures.

Rove park areas and explain regulations to park visitors and provide information and advice on park activities and cultural, historical, and/or natural resources. GS-09 ONLY: Train, mentor, coach, and evaluate a broad range of interpretive programs and products conducted by fellow interpreters, critique these activities, and recommend individual or program improvements. 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.

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 $50460 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

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