Seasonal Park Ranger: Wilderness Permits & Canyoneering

National Park Service; Springdale (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service, Zion National Park, seeks a Park Ranger (Wilderness-Permits) Seasonal to manage wilderness permits and patrol trails and canyons. The role requires technical canyoneering and rope skills, with duties spanning permit issuance, visitor education, and emergency response.

Typical entry on duty is April–May; Seasonal employment through weather and funding conditions. Anticipated entry: April 2027. Must meet federal education and transcript submission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates a busy visitor contact station and Wilderness permit desk.
• Oversees day to day functions of the Wilderness permit system at the Zion Canyon or Kolob Canyons Visitor Centers.
• Patrols park wilderness trails, routes, and campsites; conducts remote technical canyoneering patrols, rappelling, and rope rescue.
• Issues wilderness permits and explains wilderness rules; provides information on trail conditions.
• Performs patrols of slot canyons and vertical environments; participates in Park Incident Management Team for emergencies.

Job description

National Park Service, Zion National Park, seeks a Park Ranger (Wilderness-Permits) Seasonal to manage wilderness permits and patrol trails and canyons. The role requires technical canyoneering and rope skills, with duties spanning permit issuance, visitor education, and emergency response.

Typical entry on duty is April–May; Seasonal employment through weather and funding conditions. Anticipated entry: April 2027. Must meet federal education and transcript submission requirements.