Park Ranger

The Park Ranger position with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Folkston, Georgia, delivers visitor services, interpretation, environmental education, and outreach programs that promote stewardship of refuge resources. The position supports wildlife-dependent recreation, visitor facilities, and partnerships with volunteers and community stakeholders to advance conservation, enhance visitor experiences, and foster public engagement. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Park Ranger at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge plans, coordinates, and implements programs and activities that promote public understanding and appreciation of refuge resources while supporting the protection and conservation of fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. This position supports visitor services, resource interpretation, environmental education, public outreach, and compatible wildlife-dependent recreation; contributes to the effective operation and maintenance of visitor facilities and programs; and helps foster partnerships with volunteers, community organizations, and other stakeholders. At the full-performance level (GS-9), duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, develops, and implements a balanced Visitor Services program, including interpretive and environmental education activities and compatible wildlife-dependent recreation. Administers the volunteer program including recruitment, onboarding, training, and leading volunteers on various work projects. Assists with the planning, design, and routine operation of visitor facilities - including visitor centers, trails, and exhibits - and contributes to short-term operational plans and maintenance coordination. Conducts visitor use studies, surveys, carrying-capacity analyses, and program evaluations to improve policies, procedures, and the overall effectiveness of visitor services. Develops and manages communication products (e.g., social media, web content, publications, interpretive materials) and builds partnerships with community groups, organizations, and agencies to support refuge visitor services initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/18/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification GS-09 Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: 1. One (1) year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) assisting in developing and presenting interpretive or environmental education programs; 2) supporting partnerships with community organizations, volunteers, or local groups to promote visitor services activities; 3) applying basic knowledge of natural resources and public-use laws and policies to assist with visitor services activities; 4) preparing routine administrative reports and assisting with fee collection or related Visitor Services support tasks; and 5)

Salaire : $61,722 – $80,243/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Click here to learn more about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.