Park Ranger

Full Job Description

Join the Bureau of Land Management as a Seasonal Park Ranger supporting recreation and conservation efforts across Northern California's public lands.

You will engage with visitors, support recreation programs, promote safety and resource protection. These are not Law Enforcement positions.

Positions are located within the BLM Northern California District in the following locations: Arcata, Cedarville, Redding, Susanville, and Whitethorn. This announcement has an applicant max of 100.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the below qualification requirements. This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that must be met.

To be considered you must meet one of the below requirements: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources.

Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled.

OR Experience that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.

Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work.

Examples include: Park guide or tour leader; Law Enforcement or investigative work; Archeological or historical preservation work; Forestry or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; or management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or park (or similar area) operations.

To qualify for the GS-05 level you must meet the above IOR and have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 as indicated by the following examples: explaining regulations to park visitors; providing information and advice on park activities and resources; issuing reservations and permits; assisting guided tour programs; assisting with the maintenance or upkeep of recreation facilities or trails.

OR Successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelors degree with at least 24 semester hours related to the position.

OR A combination or qualifying education and specialized experience.

To qualify for the GS-06 level you must meet the above IOR and have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 as indicated by the following examples: developing or conducting guided tour programs; monitoring special recreation permits; explaining regulations to park visitors; providing information and advice on park activities and resources; collecting fees; issuing reservations and permits; maintaining recreation facilities or trails; assist in training other employees or volunteers.

OR Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate education with a major study that is directly related to the position. OR A combination or qualifying education and specialized experience.

To qualify for the GS-07 level you must meet the above IOR and have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 as indicated by the following examples: providing visitor services such as conducting guided tours, advising visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities; patrolling recreation sites for safety and compliance of park rules; oversee park fee collections; assisting in recreation planning and park maintenance scheduling; monitor and coordinate specialist recreation permits; assist in coordinating volunteer programs; training other employees or volunteers on park programs or processes.

OR Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate education with a major study that is directly related to the position. OR A combination or qualifying education and specialized experience.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

This experience must be comparable in scope, complexity, and responsibility to the work performed at the next lower grade level.

Experience may have been gained in the Federal service, private sector, military, or volunteer work, Peace Corps, Ameri Corps, or other work, and must be clearly documented in your resume.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume.

No assumptions will be made about your experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work.

You may receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Work may be performed indoors and outdoors.

Outdoor work may experience rugged terrain such as steep, wet, muddy, rough, rocky, or uneven surfaces and experience varying weather conditions from freezing to extremely hot temperatures.

Position may require physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving over unpaved roads, walking over a variety of terrain, standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching, digging, stooping, hiking, lifting, reaching, or similar activity.

Work Environment: Outdoor work is completed in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in a remote environment and may require primitive camping and living skills.

Indoor duties are performed in a normal office setting. Major Duties:

• Position serves as a temporary seasonal Park Ranger within a BLM CA Northern California field office, park, conservation area, or recreation site.
• Greets visitors and provides services by offering safety guidance, information, and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations through patrols and inspections.
• Coordinates recreation planning and facility maintenance activities, including trail and campsite projects, volunteer programs, and upkeep of visitor use areas.
• Responds to emergencies, conducts investigations, and manages special recreation permits to ensure public safety, resource protection, and adherence to agency policies.
• Participate in evaluating visitor use patterns, by collecting field data, administering surveys, and preparing necessary documentation.