Park Ranger

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Duties

• Park Rangers (Visitor Use) support the Bureau's recreation program, assist in the day-to-day operations at a visitor center or customer use area.
• Work with the public to provide and explain information, conduct permit compliance, and safety inspections, and ensure facilities and customer use areas are free of visible safety hazards.
• Incumbent responds to emergency situations, participates in evaluating visitor use patterns, preparing and maintaining recreation sites, and monitoring condition of sites and natural and cultural resources.
• May aid higher level employees in ensuring protection of property from natural depredation.
• May collect fees, assist with general facility maintenance, staff information desks, or give talks and lead nature hikes.

If leading hikes, duties include guiding a variety of age groups on interactive, interpretive hikes.

• Advises visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, amenities available, and proper and authorized uses of recreation facilities.
• Patrols and inspects facilities ensuring compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to a variety of issues in campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreational areas.
• Provide applicants information on issuance of permits.
• Observes, monitors, and evaluates onsite programs to determine if visitor needs are met.
• Programs include orientation talks, interpretive programs, environmental education, conducted walks, demonstrations, and campfire programs interacting with a variety of age groups.
• Incumbent assists with educational displays, curriculum, and staff various educational events in the area.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
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