Park Ranger (YCC Director) Seasonal

Salary: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality. Locality tables may be found here These positions may be filled for a seasonal period, up to 1039 hours, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/13/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5 minute video to learn how to create a federal resume. Brief Description of Duties: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Youth Education and Work Program Manager, incumbents direct and coordinate the daily operations of two-month long residential programs serving 62 youths (ages 15-18) through the Youth Conservation Corp (YCC). Oversee work crews assigned to projects and weekend recreational activities throughout Yellowstone. Train/lead staff and enrollees manage the YCC facility and coordinate other youth work program assignments. Responsible for the daily management, administration, and leadership of YCC staff responsible for accomplishing program goals and objectives. Provide resource training to enrollees using the Yellowstone YCC Leadership Curriculum. Responsible for the security, safety, and management of enrollees while on duty. Schedule, assign and assure duties are accomplished (i.e., work projects, time/attendance, performance, food preparation management, equipment/inventories, safety program, purchasing, fleet management, inter-divisional communications, etc.). Mentor and counsel teen enrollees, one-on-one or as a group. Physical Demands: Physical exertion in the outdoors (wet, rough, uneven, rocky surfaces; climbing). Requires average agility and flexibility. A hard hat/helmet as prescribed by regulations. Projects are physical in nature, include backcountry trail maintenance, construction, campground restoration work, fence work, and a variety of research/resource management projects. Mountainous hiking/backpacking (approximately 10 miles a day) with often lifting/carrying equipment weighing more than 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Indoor and outdoors work (temperatures/weather extremes). Incumbent must conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to injure self, enrollees, station personnel, or property. All work projects are completed with enrollee's safety in mind. Outdoor conditions may include temperature extremes from 0 - 100 degrees with low relative humidity. Snow depths may vary from 1-6 feet. Inclement weather may be expected during much of the year. Work is performed at altitudes of 5,500 feet to over 10,000 feet. The work environment is often one of high stress caused by long hours, heavy workloads, short deadline, and caring for minor children who are away from their parents in a multi-week overnight camp environment for the first time. Work is in bear country and other large-mammal habitats. Area Information: Park headquarters is located in Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Elevation at Mammoth is 6,200 feet. Temperatures vary from an average of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in summer to sub-zero at times in winter. A school is available, with kindergarten through 12th grade, in Gardiner, Montana, five miles north of headquarters. Free bus transportation is provided for school children between Mammoth and Gardiner. Many community facilities such as stores, a drugstore, day care, motels, and restaurants are available in Gardiner. A medical clinic is available in Mammoth. All other services are available within 55 to 75 miles from Mammoth. For more information click here Yellowstone National Park The YCC base camp/facility is located in Mammoth Hot Springs, headquarters of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Mammoth is a small community that includes a housing area, a small store, a post office, a medical clinic, a visitor center, and a hotel. The YCC facility consists of a dormitory and a dining facility that is used for meals and meetings for enrollees and YCC staff, who are required to reside there. Monday through Friday, work crews live in the dorm or camp in the frontcountry and/or backcountry campsites throughout Yellowstone National Park.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Some locations may require the non-sensitive Tier 1 (T1) background investigation to be or )will be elevated to include the childcare public trust requirement. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification