Park Ranger (Alpine Rescue and Mountaineering) (Seasonal) – Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier National Park is hiring seasonal climbing rangers at GS-7 and GS-9 for 2027, based at Longmire, Washington. Rangers lead and join patrols on Rainier’s main climbing routes, staff high camps and ranger stations, register climbers, and handle technical rope and helicopter rescues, avalanche work and emergency medical care, sometimes in North Cascades and Olympic as well. About a third of the job is visitor contact and enforcing park rules. Applicants need a current EMT or higher certification and proficiency as a backcountry skier or snowboarder; the posting also lists avalanche training (Pro-1 level). Expect sub-freezing temperatures, very high winds and long days at altitude. Starts are expected March to July 2027 on a full-time temporary appointment of up to 1,039 hours, paying $27.18 to $43.22 an hour. Housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/26/2026; it closes early after 100 applications.