The Park Service is hiring seasonal wilderness and backcountry rangers for 2027 at Crater Lake in Oregon, Sequoia and Kings Canyon in California, and Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic in Washington. Rangers run multi-night trail patrols on foot and by boat, check permits and compliance, teach Leave No Trace and wilderness rules, help visitors plan safe trips, and may assist with emergency medical care, search and rescue and resource data collection. Time in the permit office, issuing permits and handling fees, is also part of the job. Starts are expected March to July 2027 on an appointment of up to 1,039 hours. Pay is $19.52 to $31.43 an hour across GS-5 to GS-7, before locality pay. Government quarters may be required and housing is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/26/2026; it closes early after 400 applications.
| Pay | $19.52 to $31.43 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Mar 1, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Crater Lake, Oregon |
| Job Type | Park Ranger |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 27, 2026 |
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