Park Rangers help visitors appreciate and enjoy the more than million acres of public lands preserved, managed, and protected by DOI. From the Park Ranger who greets visitors at the gate to the Superintendent managing multiple large parks, all have an important role to play in making public lands inviting, inspiring, safe and accessible. Many Rangers plan and conduct engaging and interactive programs to educate visitors of all ages and backgrounds about historical, natural, or scientific treasures.
Others focus on law enforcement and emergency services. The ideal candidate will serve as a personable and well-informed ambassador for the Department of the Interior. Park Rangers see working with diverse people as a pleasure. Learning about and protecting historical buildings, archeological treasures, natural resources, plants, people and animals is a passion.
Park Rangers have a visible and tangible desire to protect and promote our national parks and our natural and cultural history. Park Rangers excel at fostering curiosity and providing educational opportunities for all park visitors. Some positions may require firearms proficiency, motor vehicle licensing, or the ability to operate watercraft. Rangers can work in an amazing range and variety of environments from urban historical sites to remote mountain posts.
Many locations involve significant time outdoors in remote, rugged areas, while others manage quiet farms or scenic parkways. A career as a Park Ranger truly has something for everyone. Mid: Developing and implementing interpretive, educational, safety or visitor use plans Serving as work leader coordinating student or other volunteer projects Issuing and managing permits.
Journey: Planning, directing and evaluating complex interpretive, educational, preservation, interpretation or safety programs Supervising lower level rangers. Senior: Serving as a Superintendent or Visitor Services Manager Overseeing all operations in one or more parks or refuges Managing a regional level program office. DOI employs people at more than 2, locations across the United States and territories.
