Park Ranger (Interpretation) Seasonal

US National Park Service; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service at Rocky Mountain National Park is seeking a Park Ranger (Interpretation) Seasonal to deliver interpretive programs and protect park resources. The role focuses on educational outreach, public programs, and emergency medical response responsibilities during peak seasons.

Applicants should have EMT certification, at least one year of related experience, and the ability to work variable hours.

Qualifications

• EMT certification at National Registry or higher required.
• At least one full year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05; provide hours per week on resume.
• Graduate education or combination of education and experience with transcripts required.

Skills

Environmental education

Interpretive programs

Emergency medical services

Education

Graduate study in natural resource management

Job description

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) Seasonal at Rocky Mountain National Park.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is April-May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2027.

Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/13/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

All qualifications must be met by 11:59 EST or when the 'applicant cut-off' is reached (which may be sooner than 10/13/2026).

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

SELECTIVE FACTOR: These positions perform emergency medical response, and certification at the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. Documentation must be included as part of your application.

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To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience could include environmental educator or teacher; interpretive work involving developing and delivering interpretive programs using basic and more advanced interpretive techniques; work that involves mentoring others in the development and execution of basic interpretative skills; work that involves providing preventative search and rescue messaging or emergency medical services in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and/or implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; or other similar work. YOU MUST PROVIDE HOURS PER WEEK ON RESUME.

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EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of directly related graduate study in one of the following fields: natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/ police science, social sciences, wetlands ecology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. (One year of graduate education is 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours). YOU MUST PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS.

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Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, I have 6 months of the specialized experience described in A above (50% of the experience requirement), and one-half year (9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours) of directly-related graduate level college study in an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education). YOU MUST PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.