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Park Ranger (Special Park Uses)

National Park Service · Department of the Interior
📍 Thousand Oaks, California 💰 $87061 – $113185/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Special Park Uses). This position leads the Special Park Uses program that includes Incidental Business Permits, commercial filming and large and recurring special events within the park. This includes supervising two staff in the program; and working with the general public, local, state, and Federal governments; local and nationwide businesses; nonprofit organizations; special interest groups; and other units of the National Park Service.

Key Responsibilities

The Park Ranger (Special Park Uses) leads and manages the park's Special Park Uses program by: Planning workflow, coordinating priorities, and overseeing daily permitting and leasing operations to ensure actions are accurate, timely, and aligned with park goals.

Evaluates proposed activities for feasibility, regulatory consistency, and potential impacts; Applies technical information to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; and monitors activities to ensure operational and policy compliance.

Determines, documents, and tracks costs and fees to support responsible financial management; uses digital tools and software systems to issue permits, maintain records, and produce reports; and Builds and maintains effective working relationships with permittees, lessees, partners, and internal divisions, acting as a liaison to resolve operational issues and ensure successful public-use 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.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Contact

StaffingTeam1_PWR@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 $87061 – $113185/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-10.

What is the work schedule?

This is a You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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