The Southeast Region of the Park Service is hiring GS-5 seasonal park rangers for 2027 at the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia, Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout seashores, Big South Fork and Obed in Tennessee, and Martin Luther King Jr. NHP in Atlanta. Rangers patrol on foot and by boat in front country and remote areas, explain regulations, run compliance checks and may help with emergency medical response, search and rescue, resource data and interpretive talks. Qualifying takes a year of related experience at the GS-4 level or a four-year degree with relevant coursework. The regional season runs about March to November, with starts expected March to May 2027 on an appointment of up to 1,039 hours. Pay is $19.52 to $25.37 an hour before locality pay. Government housing may be offered at some parks but is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/27/2026; it closes early at 1,000 applications.
| Pay | $19.52 to $25.37 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Mar 1, 2027 – Nov 30, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Nags Head, North Carolina |
| Job Type | Park Ranger |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 28, 2026 |
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