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Park Ranger (Wilderness/Backcountry) (Seasonal) [GS]

National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $19.52 – $31.43 / ph
Posted: Oct 19, 2026
Closes: Oct 26, 2026

About this role

• Some of the Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Protection of park resources and visitors through patrols, education and compliance checks, providing information regarding regulations and explaining the importance of resource preservation and protection. Conducts multi-night backcountry/trail patrols. Patrols are conducted by both motorized and non-motorized watercraft and on foot in front country, backcountry, and remote areas of the park. May be providing backcountry orientation, emergency medical services, search and rescue, environmental protection and resource management data collection. May be performing development and delivery of Interpretive talks and tours. Actively promote the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions, and potentially serve as the initial contact for accident reporting and emergency assistance.…

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