Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation)

National Park Service•Tumacacori, AZ

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About The Position

The National Park Service is hiring a Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation) at Tumacácori National Historic Park in the Division of Interpretation. The position serves as the park’s interpretation and education (visitor services) expert and as a member of the park leadership team, developing and implementing management strategies. It plans, implements, and administers interpretation and education programs, curriculum-based educational outreach, fee collection, special park uses, and special events. The incumbent also serves as the media relations contact, volunteer program administrator, and cooperating association coordinator, and manages the interpretation and education program budget using NPS financial management programs. The role is supervisory and requires a valid driver's license, wearing a uniform, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work is mostly indoors and sedentary, with some outdoor work involving varied weather and terrain, walking, hiking, bending, carrying loads, lifting, and extended standing. The position may require on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work, and work at various hours during special events. Occasional overnight travel for training may be required. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster. Applicants must meet the GS-0025-11 qualification requirements through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. The announcement closes November 4, 2026. First-time federal hires normally start at step 1 of the pay scale. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
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.
Submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
Obtain a government charge card for travel.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Meet applicable competitive Time-in-Grade requirements.
Meet GS-0025-11 qualifications through specialized experience, education, or a combination of both. Specialized experience includes coordinating, managing, or directing interpretive programs; developing long-range program plans or educational programs; working with park partners; or managing interpretive staff. Applicants qualifying through education must have at least three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a Ph.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree in a directly related or closely related field. Applicants qualifying through a combination must provide the required specialized experience and related graduate study.
Include hours worked per week for each position listed on the resume; current federal employees may need to provide a non-award SF-50 if weekly hours are not listed.
Provide transcripts when qualifying through education or a combination of education and experience.
Be available for occasional overnight travel for training and work beyond the conventional eight-hour workday when required.
A one-year probationary period may be required; continued employment beyond a probationary or trial period requires written agency certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the interpretation and education (visitor services) expert and as a member of the park leadership team to develop and implement management strategies.
Monitor and evaluate interpretation and education programs affecting park operations and visitor experience to ensure compliance with and application of approved management direction.
Plan, implement, and administer the interpretation program, curriculum-based educational outreach, fee collection program, special park uses program, and park special events.
Serve as the media relations contact, volunteer program administrator, and cooperating association coordinator.
Develop and manage the interpretation and education program budget using NPS financial management programs.
Work at various hours during special events and, as required, on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.