Park Ranger (PSAR) (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; McLean (VA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The National Park Service is seeking a Park Ranger for Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) duties. The role focuses on preventing search and rescue incidents in park units and providing Emergency Medical Services (EMT) as needed.

The position anticipates entry on duty between March and July 2027, with initial consideration for the first 100 applicants. Applicants must meet the selective factors, pass Physical Fitness Testing, and hold EMT certification by entrance on duty.

Formación

• EMT certification by entrance on duty (EOD) is required.
• Must pass Physical Fitness Testing.
• Volunteer and/or paid experience in park operations or related field is considered
• Annual closing date and eligibility requirements are specified in the vacancy announcement.

Responsabilidades

• Prevent search and rescue incidents in park units.
• Provide Emergency Medical Services (EMT) as needed.
• Engage in patrol and law enforcement activities as part of PSAR duties.

Conocimientos

EMT Certification

Educación

Graduate education (1 year) related to occupation

Descripción del empleo

Park Ranger in Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) perform a variety of park ranger duties associated with preventing search and rescue incidents from occurring in park units and providing Emergency Medical Services (EMT) as needed.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027

Open to the first 100 applicants.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered.

For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs Patrol and Search and Rescue. Selectees are required to pass Physical Fitness Testing and must possess Emergency Medical Technician certification by entrance on duty (EOD). Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following:

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equips the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: Independently lead and resolved PSAR activitis; Park Ranger, law enforcement; EMT or paramedic; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; or other similar work.
• --OR- B. You must possess one full academic year of graduate education related to the occupation (one year of full-time graduate education is defined as 18 semester hours).
• -OR- C. Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards

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.

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.