The Park Ranger (Interpretation) provide a variety of park ranger duties across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Anticipated Season Entry on Duty: March - September 2027. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/23/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Interpretation & Communication: Research, design, and deliver engaging programs (talks, tours, demonstrations, digital media) that connect visitors to the natural, cultural, and historical significance of park resources.
Visitor Services & Facility Operations: Coordinate visitor centers or information desks, manage schedules, monitor services, and ensure facilities and materials are maintained. Training & Education: Mentor, coach, and train staff, volunteers, and interns; develop lesson plans and educational programs aligned with standards and diverse learning needs.
Resource Monitoring & Compliance: Observe and report on park resource conditions, promote visitor safety, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Community & Partner Engagement: Build relationships with local communities, partners, and organizations; represent the park at events and collaborate on shared initiatives.
Planning & Project Coordination: Contribute to interpretive and resource planning, manage special projects/events, analyze visitor data, and recommend improvements for programs and operations. The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans.
Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery.
Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources.
National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $33.84 – $43.99/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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