Park Ranger – Interpretation & Visitor Engagement Lead

National Park Service; Texas; Presencial; USD 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The National Park Service is seeking a Park Ranger (Interpretation) for Big Bend National Park. This position sits in the Division of Interpretation & Visitor Services and offers the opportunity to develop and deliver interpretive programs and visitor information. Salary is GS-07: $50,460 to $65,599; GS-09: $61,722 to $80,243.

First time hires typically start at the Step 1 rate. Open: October 23, 2026 — Closes: October 29, 2026.

Responsabilidades

• Provides general and in-depth information to visitors
• W rites backcountry permits
• Handles government funds while working in park visitor center
• Uses a variety of multimedia technologies to produce content for park newspaper, websites, social media sites, and exhibits that are informational and interpretive in nature
• Researches, develops, and conducts formal and informal interpretive programs for a diverse audience
• Serves as Lead for one of the park's social media presence
• Manages an outlying visitor center to include recruiting, training, managing, and auditing volunteer staff
• Compiles scientific and/or historical research from a variety of sources, while acknowledging the potential impact of the interpreter's bias
• Develops daily work schedules that include tours of duty and location of assignments for the supervisor's approval
• Reviews existing park policies, standards, methods, and procedures
• Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level

Descripción del empleo

The National Park Service is seeking a Park Ranger (Interpretation) for Big Bend National Park. This position sits in the Division of Interpretation & Visitor Services and offers the opportunity to develop and deliver interpretive programs and visitor information. Salary is GS-07: $50,460 to $65,599; GS-09: $61,722 to $80,243.

First time hires typically start at the Step 1 rate. Open: October 23, 2026 — Closes: October 29, 2026.