Park Ranger (YCC Crew Leader) Seasonal

U.S. Department of the Interior; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior’s Yellowstone National Park is seeking a Park Ranger (YCC Crew Leader) for a seasonal assignment. Lead a residential, overnight Youth Conservation Corps program for teens, organize camps, and oversee safety and project execution in backcountry settings.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordinating youth crews, and teaching the YCC curriculum while performing fieldwork under rugged conditions at high elevations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential, overnight Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for 15-18 year olds, including camping four nights per week.
• Ensure safety, security and conduct of enrollees on duty in shared living spaces.
• Provide resource education lessons using YCC Leadership Curriculum (≥1 hour/day).
• Lead teen work crews on land management projects using hand tools and equipment.

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Park Ranger (YCC Crew Leader) Seasonalin Yellowstone National Park. These positions may be filled for a seasonal period, up to 1039 hours, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 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.

Major Duties

This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year.

Duties: Serves as a Crew Leader for a residential, overnight Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for 15-18 year olds including camping four nights per week. Responsible for the security, safety, and control of teen enrollees at all times on duty in a shared community living situation. Provides resource education lessons to enrollees using the Yellowstone YCC Leadership Curriculum at least 1 hour per day. Responsible for establishing the spike camps, organizing cooking and clean‑up, pitching tents, driving youth crews, counseling enrollees, and coordinating work projects.

Responsible for leading teen work crews on a variety of land management projects using short and long‑handled hand tools, chainsaws, and other standard construction equipment.

Physical Demands: Physical exertion in the outdoors (wet, rough, uneven, rocky surfaces; climbing). Requires average agility and flexibility. A hard hat/helmet as prescribed by regulations. Projects are physical in nature, include backcountry trail maintenance, construction, campground restoration work, fence work, and a variety of research/resource management projects. Mountainous hiking/backpacking (approximately 10 miles a day) with often lifting/carrying equipment weighing more than 50 pounds.

Work Environment: Indoor and outdoors work (temperatures/weather extremes). Incumbent must conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to injure self, enrollees, station personnel, or property. All work projects are completed with enrollee's safety in mind. Outdoor conditions may include temperature extremes from 0 - 100 degrees with low relative humidity. Snow depths may vary from 1-6 feet. Inclement weather may be expected during much of the year. Work is performed at altitudes of 5,500 feet to over 10,000 feet. The work environment is often one of high stress caused by long hours, heavy workloads, short deadline, and caring for minor children who are away from their parents in a multi‑week overnight camp environment for the first time. Work is in bear country and other large‑mammal habitats.

Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Some locations may require the non-sensitive Tier 1 (T1) background investigation to be or )will be elevated to include the childcare public trust requirement.

Salary: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality. Locality tables may be found here

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Evaluations

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any additional assessment(s) required for this position. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. 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. Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service‑connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories: Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job. You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Leadership Planning and Evaluating Stamina Teaching Others Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well‑qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Other Information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

Temporary Benefits:

• Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave.
• Effective January 2015, employees on temporary appointments may be eligible for health benefits through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and, if eligible, will receive the same government contribution as full‑time permanent employees.
• Employees electing to participate in the FEHB will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency roles, which is deducted from bi‑weekly earnings.
• After separating from federal employment, employees will be offered to continue participation in FEHB under the Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) option.
• Employees electing to continue coverage under the TCC provision will be responsible for the full premium amount plus a 2% administration fee.
• If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive.

For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive.

A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS), recruitment, or relocation incentive.

All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions.

Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.

The duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.