Seasonal Alpine Rescue Ranger – Mount Rainier Patrols

National Park Service; Longmire (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

National Park Service in Washington's Mount Rainier region is seeking a seasonal Park Ranger for Alpine Rescue and Mountaineering. Anticipated entry on duty March–July 2027 with openings for the first 100 applicants or until 2026-10-26, depending on weather, funding, and project needs.

The role involves professional alpine mountaineering, aviation and rescue operations, avalanche forecasting, EMS, and leading or participating in patrols across Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts from an accredited institution with name, school, credits, major and GPA or class ranking.
• If using foreign education, have credentials evaluated by a private organization and show equivalence or credit.

Responsibilities

• Perform alpine mountaineering, aviation, rope rescue, avalanche forecasting and EMS on patrols.
• Lead technical rope rescues and helicopter rescues in alpine environments across the parks.
• Staff high camps and register climbers; maintain backcountry facilities.
• Lead multi-day alpine patrols, including at other national parks.
• Ensure visitor contacts and rule compliance at the park entrance and on patrols.
• Provide training and perform advanced mountaineering techniques.

Skills

Alpine mountaineering

Aviation operations

Rope rescue

Avalanche forecasting

Emergency medical services

Backcountry skiing

Team leadership

Climbing patrols

Education

Transcripts from accredited institution

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

National Park Service in Washington's Mount Rainier region is seeking a seasonal Park Ranger for Alpine Rescue and Mountaineering. Anticipated entry on duty March–July 2027 with openings for the first 100 applicants or until 2026-10-26, depending on weather, funding, and project needs.

The role involves professional alpine mountaineering, aviation and rescue operations, avalanche forecasting, EMS, and leading or participating in patrols across Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National