NC State Parks is hiring a commissioned ranger in Burke County. The job mixes law enforcement, environmental education, resource management such as prescribed fire and invasive species removal, emergency medical response, routine maintenance and seasonal staff supervision. You need a bachelor’s degree, preferably in parks and recreation or natural science, or an equivalent mix of training and experience, and you must hold or earn North Carolina law enforcement certification within a year. Some positions have housing, and in those cases the ranger is required to live in it, so ask whether this one does. The recruitment range is $50,000 to $64,158 a year. Apply through the State of North Carolina careers site; postings close the night before the listed end date, so submit by November 4, 2026.
| Pay | $50,000 – $64,158 per year |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Burke County, North Carolina |
| Job Type | Park Ranger |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 4, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on State of North Carolina careers site, JR-127448, checked Oct 31. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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