Park Ranger (Interpretation) — Guided Tours & Talks

National Park Service; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Alaska seeks Park Ranger (Interpretation) for seasonal positions GS-5/7. Responsibilities include developing and presenting programs, guided walks, talks, and demonstrations to visitors.

You will provide interpretation at visitor centers and in the field, perform cashier duties, support park goals, promote safety, and may serve as first contact for accidents; GS-7 adds on-the-job training for teammates.

Qualifications

• Legible copies of transcripts from an accredited institution.
• If using foreign credentials, have credentials evaluated by a private organization.
• Eligible under the Fed Transition hiring path.
• Must be able to present programs and lead tours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present a variety of programs including guided walks, illustrated talks (PowerPoint amphitheater and campfire programs) and demonstrations.
• 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.
• GS-7: on-the-job training and assistance to team members.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Program development

Interpersonal communication

Education

Transcripts from accredited institution

Tools

PowerPoint

Cashier systems

Job description

National Park Service in Alaska seeks Park Ranger (Interpretation) for seasonal positions GS-5/7. Responsibilities include developing and presenting programs, guided walks, talks, and demonstrations to visitors.

You will provide interpretation at visitor centers and in the field, perform cashier duties, support park goals, promote safety, and may serve as first contact for accidents; GS-7 adds on-the-job training for teammates.