This Park Service announcement hires GS-5 seasonal general park rangers for 2027 at Buffalo National River in Arkansas (Marble Falls, Saint Joe and Yellville), Niobrara National Scenic River in Valentine, Nebraska and New River Gorge in West Virginia. Rangers protect visitors and resources through patrols and compliance checks, explain regulations, and may help with emergency medical care, search and rescue, backcountry orientation and interpretive programs. On the Buffalo, patrols can be on foot, by canoe or kayak, on horseback or by vehicle. The typical season runs March to September, with starts expected March to July 2027 on an appointment of up to 1,039 hours. Pay is $16.67 to $21.68 an hour before locality pay. Government housing may be offered but is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/26/2026; it closes early after 125 applications.
| Pay | $16.67 to $21.68 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Mar 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Marble Falls, Arkansas |
| Job Type | Park Ranger |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 27, 2026 |
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