Park Ranger (Wildlife Management) Seasonal

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Wildlife Management) Seasonalin Grand Teton National Park. 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 200 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. Duties include: Respond to calls regarding wildlife-caused traffic jams (e.g., bear jam) along roadways. Take necessary actions to manage the human-wildlife interface and protect visitors and resources by successfully reading animal behavior, specifically black and grizzly bear behavior, and implementing proper hazing/aversive conditioning techniques to move bears off roads/out of developed areas. Provide visitors with information about bear ecology and behavior, how to stay safe in bear country, and ethical wildlife viewing techniques. Work independently, both in front-country and back-country settings, around potentially dangerous wildlife such as grizzly bears, black bears, mountain lions, bison, and moose. Patrol public use areas, such as campgrounds and picnic areas, to look for and secure unattended bear attractants as well as educate visitors about proper food storage techniques. Collect and enter data into Microsoft Access and/or Excel databases. May assist biologists with the trapping and immobilization of bears. Post closures and other warnings signs, which may include carrying and installing signposts in the ground over an expansive area. Retrieve dead animals such as deer, pronghorn, and elk from road corridors or developed areas. At the GS-07 grade level, incumbent/s will be in a seasonal lead role and will provide on-the job training, assistance, mentoring, and direction to employees, interns, and volunteers. Physical Demands: The work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of heavy or awkward items. Some duties may also require strenuous activity such as lifting and carrying at high altitudes, and over rugged, precipitous, and sometimes slippery or unstable terrain. Many hours will be spent standing in traffic and in the proximity to potentially dangerous wildlife. Work will be performed in inclement weather. Some office work is required. Working Conditions: The majority of work is performed outdoors under a range of environmental conditions, including adverse weather and exposure to potentially dangerous wildlife. The hazardous nature of work requires that protective equipment (bear spray, safety vest, sun hat, etc.) be worn. Work will be performed along roadsides, in front country campgrounds and picnic areas, and on high use backcountry trails and/or backcountry campgrounds. Adherence to specific safety procedures and other precautions is required. AREA INFORMATION: Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway preserve a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and extraordinary wildlife. The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the sage-covered valley, creating world-renowned scenery that attracts visitors from all over the world.These positions are being filled in Moose and Colter Bay, Wyoming. Jackson (12 miles from Moose and 40 miles from Colter Bay) is a small community of 10,000 year round residents. The town caters to four million tourists every summer, has a hospital, public and private school system, grocery stores, and restaurants. Summer outdoor activities include hiking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, boating, rafting, kayaking, hunting, cycling, mountain biking, world class fly fishing, climbing, and mountaineering. Summer temperatures are comfortable, with highs between 65 - 80 degrees. Government housing may be available.

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. Salary: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality. Locality tables may be found here 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. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. GS-7 ONLY: Firearm qualification and certification are required for the role, and ongoing proficiency must be maintained. You must at least 21 years old. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions. 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 be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.

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