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Park Ranger (PSAR) (Seasonal) [GS]

National Park Service

Location: Madison, Virginia · McLean, Virginia · Multiple Locations
Salary: $22.33 – $35.97 / ph
Posted: Oct 19, 2026
Closes: Oct 26, 2026

About this role

• Duties of these PSAR positions may include: Conduct regularly scheduled and special purpose PSAR patrols of various park resources such as backcountry and/or wilderness areas, park trails, campgrounds, parking lots, shorelines, rivers, docks, roads, concessions, etc. Independently determine new patrol routes and prepare for patrol(s), accounting for the specific needs, topography, and requirements of each patrol. Serve as a trip leader when accompanied by other staff, cooperators, groups, and/or stakeholders. While on patrol, provide visitors with information and education to ensure their safety, obtain their cooperation, and facilitate safe visitor use of park resources. Identify and report visitor/resource problems and/or violations of regulations concerning the use of protected or public land areas.…

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