Supervisory Park Ranger (I)

National Park Service; Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Bartlett Cove, Alaska. You will serve as a Senior Interpretive Specialist for the Division of Interpretation.

You will provide guidance and leadership in the decision-making process for programs and perform supervisory duties. Leading staff meetings, establishing goals, and developing education and interpretive programs are key aspects of the role, including

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor to park management on interpretive, visitor services, volunteer, and education programs.
• Manage projects from start to finish, including scopes of work, proposals, and budget tracking.
• Supervise division staff, including permanent and seasonal employees, interns, and VIPs.
• Represent the park in public meetings with community and interest groups.

Job description

Open: October 30, 2026 — Closes: November 6, 2026

Summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Bartlett Cove, Alaska. You will serve as a Senior Interpretive Specialist for the Division of Interpretation. You will provide guidance and leadership in the decision-making process for programs and perform supervisory duties.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serve as the principal advisor to park management on all matters related to the interpretive, visitor services, volunteer, and education programs. Manage projects from start to finish, including writing scopes of work, proposals, and budget tracking. Serve as a key member of the park management team, participating in decisions that affect all park divisions and operations. Establish long- and short-term goals for the division. Perform deliberative program analysis and prepare and complete a variety of reports. Supervise the division staff, including permanent and seasonal employees, interns, and VIPs. Represents the park in public meetings with various community and interest groups. This position offers abundant opportunities to develop and manage a variety of education and interpretive programs, including a summer operation at the Bartlett Cove Visitor Center. Supervising and directing the work of 8 seasonal employees (GS-0025-07) and one permanent youth/education ranger including scheduling, coaching, and evaluating performance for each employee. Provides coaching on current interpretive techniques, such as Audience Centered Experiences (ACE). Oversees a distance learning program that reaches students from around the globe. Leading staff meetings, setting agendas about subjects being discussed and ensuring that notes are taken and distributed to the staff in a timely manner. Developing and presenting a limited number of formal interpretive programs on cruise ships depending on staffing levels and schedules.