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Park Ranger (PSAR) (Temporary)

National Park Service · Department of the Interior

📍 Oneida, Tennessee 💰 $74678 – $97087/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: National Park Service
Department: Department of the Interior
Location: Oneida, Tennessee
Salary: $74678 – $97087/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-10-07
Application Deadline: 2026-10-12

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Job Summary

This position serves as a Park Ranger in Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Oneida, Tennessee. This is a temporary position expected to last one year, but may be extended up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding.

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct substantial analysis regarding PSAR related educational strategies and program offerings Educate, interpret, and inform visitors about resources, conservation, laws, and regulations Provide operational supervision over small to complex search and resource incidents utilizing the Incident Command System Provide administrative, operational, and logistic support to PSAR related outreach activities

Requirements & Education

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

Contact

seasonaltempteam@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.