Park Service Jobs – Park Ranger

Job Description:

Interpretive Rangers develop and present educational programs including guided walks and presentations, and working with audiences in a variety of park settings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively promote the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions, and potentially serve as the initial contact for accident reporting and emergency assistance.
• Perform cashier duties and assist with a variety of special projects to support park goals.
• Provide informal interpretation and orientation for park guests in visitor centers, ranger stations and while roving in the field.
• Develop programs using principles of the NPS thematic interpretation model through topic research, familiarity with and creative use of delivery techniques.
• Develop and present a variety of programs including guided walks, illustrated talks (PowerPoint amphitheater and campfire programs) and demonstrations.

Job Requirements:

• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver’s license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of their valid State issued driver’s license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, selectee may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed by selectee. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver’s license.
• S. Citizenship required.
• Government housing may be available.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.

Job Details:

Company: National Park Service

Vacancy Type:  Temporary

Job Location: Fort Collins, CO, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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