Park Ranger (Interpretation) - FUL

National Park Service; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a Park Ranger (Interpretation) at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, within the Division of Interpretation and Education. The role focuses on developing and delivering interpretive experiences for diverse audiences, using a range of tools and media, to enhance visitor understanding and appreciation of park resources.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting education programs, coordinating workshops and distance learning, and supervising staff

Responsibilities

• Develop and present formal and informal interpretive experiences using interpretive skills, techniques, and tools delivered in-person and through media and technology.
• Research, develop, and present interpretive programs on a variety of educational themes.
• Plan, schedule, prepare and effectively conduct education programs; workshops, seminars, and conferences to promote the park education program, including distance learning.
• Plan, distribute, and monitor work assignments; evaluate performance and provide feedback to others.

Job description

Open: November 5, 2026 — Closes: November 10, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation). This position is located at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, in the Division of Interpretation and Education.

Major Duties

Major Duties: 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. Research, develop, and present interpretive programs on a variety of interpretive and educational themes. Plan, schedule, prepare and effectively conduct education programs; workshops, seminars, and conferences to promote the parks education program, to include distance learning. Plan, distribute, and monitor work assignments; evaluate work performance and provide feedback to others on their performance. Communicate effectively and apply interpersonal skills. Develop and maintain effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Use a personal computer and various software applications such as word processing, reports, spreadsheets, databases, graphs, desktop publishing, and electronic mail (e.g. Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Internet Explorer), and peripherals (e.g. various printers, plotters, copiers, faxes and scanners). Additional major duties: Education Program Coordination, Historic Weapons Safety and Demonstrations, Interpretive Media/Visual Info Production, Special Park Uses, Technology, Web, Social Media Coordination, and/ or Youth Program Coordination. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. At the GS-09 level, this position will be a Code 4 Supervisor, with supervisory duties 15 percent of the time. Salary Information (per year): GS-05: $40,736 - $52,957 GS-07: $50,460 - $65,599 GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 **First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.