Park Ranger (Wilderness Volunteer Coordinator) Seasonal

US National Park Service; West Glacier (MT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in West Glacier, MT invites applications for a Seasonal Park Ranger (Wilderness Volunteer Coordinator). The typical entry-on-duty period is April–May, with some variation due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty: April 2027.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05, including volunteer coordination and field patrol duties, with emphasis on conservation and resource management.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or equivalent) related to this position.
• Education transcripts must be provided.

Education

1 year graduate studies (18 sem hours) in natural/resource management or related field

Job description

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Wilderness Volunteer Coordinator) Seasonal National Park Service . 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 2027.

All qualifications must be met by 11:59 EST or when the 'applicant cut-off' is reached (which may be sooner than10/13/2026 ).

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.

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). This experience includes activities such as:

• 1) Forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation or conservation area.
• 2) Management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to conservation, management of a park area or similar work.
• 3) Assisting with the coordination and administration of volunteer programs, including communicating with volunteers, preparing orientation or safety briefings, documenting volunteer service, and supporting volunteer project logistics.
• 4) Participating in or conducting field patrols in park, wilderness, or backcountry settings to monitor natural or cultural resources, assess conditions, or document management needs. (Note: One grade interval work such as guide, clerk, assistant or technician work (Park Guide or Visitor Services Assistant) in a single grade occupational series at the GS-05 level does NOT qualify for this position, however GS-06 level experience may).

You must include hours per week worked. Please also include the grade level of any federal positions.

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of at least 1 full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or equivalent) related to this position being filled (natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources).You must include transcripts.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first determine percentage of education requirement satisfied (example 1 semester of graduate study completed would be 50% of the one-year requirement). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.You must include 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.