Seasonal Park Ranger: Preventative Search & Rescue

National Park Service; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in the United States is seeking a Seasonal Park Ranger for Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR). The role involves patrolling park areas, educating visitors, and responding to emergencies with medical care within your training. Duties expand to equipment management and logistical support for PSAR activities.

Typical seasonal period is March–July 2027 with variability by weather and funding. Open to Fed Transition hiring; salary range stated below.

Qualifications

• Legible transcripts must show name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and GPA or class ranking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PSAR patrols by foot, vehicle, or other means across park resources and assist with traffic and visitor management.
• Provide safety information to visitors and obtain cooperation for safe park use.
• Respond to emergencies and provide medical care within trained scope.
• Assist with motor vehicle crashes, litter carryout, SAR operations, helicopter operations, and other emergency responses.
• Assist with management and maintenance of PSAR equipment and related facilities.
• Provide administrative, operational, and logistic support to PSAR activities.

Education

Transcripts from an accredited institution (not necessarily official)

Job description

National Park Service in the United States is seeking a Seasonal Park Ranger for Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR). The role involves patrolling park areas, educating visitors, and responding to emergencies with medical care within your training. Duties expand to equipment management and logistical support for PSAR activities.

Typical seasonal period is March–July 2027 with variability by weather and funding. Open to Fed Transition hiring; salary range stated below.