Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Anchorage (AK); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Public speaking

Customer service

Program development

Interpersonal communication

Ausbildung

Transcripts from accredited institution

Tools

PowerPoint

Cashier systems

Jobbeschreibung

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Alaska Region is,January - April 2027. but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. Open to the first 300 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Park Ranger (Interpretation) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: 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.

Additional duties for GS-5: You will present informal and formal talks. Lead guided tours, and respond to visitor inquiries for information, direction and guidance. Additional duties for GS-7: You will perform duties listed at the GS-5 level as well as provide on-the-job training and assistance to team members.

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that (1) deemed your education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or (2) given full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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 $22.07 – $35.54/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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