Senior Interpretive Park Ranger — Leadership & Training

U.S. Department of the Interior; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Yellowstone National Park is seeking a Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) – Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation). You will lead interpretive programs on-site and off-site, supervise staff, and ensure safety through comprehensive safety plans and education programs.

The role requires mentoring frontline staff, applying interpretive principles, and managing public interactions under demanding conditions across a northern mountainous park. Expect long days and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Uniform required with uniform allowance.
• Weekend work required.
• Probationary period of 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and leadership in decision-making for interpretive programs, both on-site and off-site.
• Ensures visitor and employee safety through ongoing development of park, Resource Education and Youth Programs, and local Safety Plans.
• Supervises permanent and temporary employees performing visitor center and interpretive services, and outreach.
• Develops professional level interpretive training, coaching, and mentoring to frontline interpretive staff.
• Uses interpretive principles to ensure programs are prepared and presented, and public interactions are effective.

Skills

Leadership

Safety planning

Staff supervision

Interpretive training

Public speaking

Job description

Yellowstone National Park is seeking a Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) – Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation). You will lead interpretive programs on-site and off-site, supervise staff, and ensure safety through comprehensive safety plans and education programs.

The role requires mentoring frontline staff, applying interpretive principles, and managing public interactions under demanding conditions across a northern mountainous park. Expect long days and travel as needed.