Park Ranger

The Corps of Engineers runs the recreation areas around its dams and reservoirs, and this ranger job sits in the Portland District at Cottage Grove. The work splits between the public and the resource. On the public side rangers answer questions about regulations and the natural features of the lake, build and deliver interpretive programmes including campfire talks and guided walks, patrol recreation areas for compliance and take enforcement action where it is needed, and respond to emergencies with first aid. On the resource side rangers take part in management projects and pick up a share of the administrative work that keeps the operation running. The appointment is a term appointment, not to exceed six years, full-time at GS-5. It is one of the more accessible federal ranger entry points.