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Park Ranger

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Department of the Army

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$74,678 - $97,087

per year

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This Park Ranger position with the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers involves managing natural resources, enforcing park rules, and overseeing recreational areas like campgrounds and beaches at a lake project in Pennsylvania.

The role includes developing safety programs, working with local governments, and assisting visitors to protect the environment.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in outdoor resource management or related education who enjoys public interaction and environmental protection.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience in natural resources management, policy interpretation, stakeholder communication, and visitor assistance (e.g., issuing citations)
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of graduate education in fields like natural resource management, earth sciences, park management, or related social sciences
  • Combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Relevant experience including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work in recreation or resource protection
  • Ability to represent the agency at meetings with governmental bodies
  • Skills in developing safety programs and enforcing regulations

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Interpreting and implementing policy related to the Natural Resources Management Program; 2) Communicating with stakeholders, such as state, county, city, and government agencies related to recreation and natural resource management programs; and 3) Performing visitor assistance duties for the protection or management of natural resources in park areas, such as issuance of citations and attending court hearings.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education with major study in 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.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.

Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Major Duties:

  • Develop resource management programs and enforcement of rules drafting new or revised guidelines and operating procedures for regulations and recreation program activities.
  • Oversee the operation of picnic areas, campgrounds, boat docks, beaches, and entrance stations.
  • Represent the lake installation and the Corps of Engineers at various meetings with professional and local governmental bodies.
  • Develop safety programs for employees and project visitors.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CERD-26-12893747-DHA