PSAR Park Ranger: Rescue, Safety & EMS Leader

National Park Service; North Carolina; On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

National Park Service in North Carolina seeks a Park Ranger (PSAR) to prevent search and rescue incidents and provide EMT support as needed. The role involves patrols, visitor safety education, and SAR operations, with an emphasis on preparedness and collaboration on diverse park resources.

Anticipated start in spring 2027, with eligibility for the first 100 applicants. The posted hourly pay ranges from $19.52 to $25.37, and applications close by 2026-10-26.

Qualifications

• To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
• If education completed in foreign colleges or universities is used, show credentials evaluated by a private organization to determine equivalency or full credit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular and special PSAR patrols of park resources, and prepare for patrols considering topography and requirements.
• Serve as a trip leader when accompanied by staff or stakeholders, provide safety information to visitors, and report violations.
• Develop PSAR educational programs and media, delivering content in-person and via educational media and technology.
• Conduct research on PSAR topics and synthesize findings to deliver educational PSAR experiences aligned with PSAR goals.
• Be a SAR team member on events requiring trail response, searches, evacuations, rescues, or litter carries; participate in after-action reviews.

Education

Transcripts requirement

Job description

National Park Service in North Carolina seeks a Park Ranger (PSAR) to prevent search and rescue incidents and provide EMT support as needed. The role involves patrols, visitor safety education, and SAR operations, with an emphasis on preparedness and collaboration on diverse park resources.

Anticipated start in spring 2027, with eligibility for the first 100 applicants. The posted hourly pay ranges from $19.52 to $25.37, and applications close by 2026-10-26.