Park Ranger (Interpretation)

National Park Service • Scranton, PA

13h

About The Position

The National Park Service is hiring a Park Ranger (Interpretation) in a career-seasonal, permanent position. Career-seasonal positions include the same benefits as career appointments but do not provide work year-round. The work period is approximately January 10, 2027 through December 25, 2027, with one pay period in non-pay status during the year.

The ranger develops and conducts interpretive programs, leads visitors on established tours and designs new tour options, coordinates special events and interpretive programming, and creates content for social media and the website. The ranger provides orientation and information about nearby attractions and local events, helps visitors plan their visits, and shares information about park cultural, historical, and natural resources. The position also guides small and large groups on train rides and through the museum complex and trains staff and volunteers in interpretive principles and park operations. Duties will be developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• For males born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Meet the applicable GS-07 or GS-09 qualification requirements through specialized experience, education, superior academic achievement where applicable, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• For GS-07, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05; alternatively, meet the stated graduate education, superior academic achievement, or combination pathway.
• For GS-09, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07; alternatively, meet the stated graduate education or combination pathway.
• Submit a resume documenting hours worked per week; submit transcripts when using education to qualify.
• Meet Time-in-Grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority if required.
• Serve a one-year probationary period if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct interpretive programs.
• Guide visitors on established tours and design new tour options.
• Coordinate special events and interpretive programming.
• Produce content for social media channels and the website.
• Provide public orientation about surrounding areas of interest and local events.
• Assist the public in planning visits and recommend activities in the area.
• Provide visitors with information about cultural, historical, and natural resources of interest.
• Guide small and large groups during train rides and throughout the museum complex.
• Train staff and volunteers in interpretive principles and park operations.

Benefits

• Career-seasonal appointments include the same benefits as Career appointments.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed