06/10/2026
Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, is looking for a dynamic, qualified individual to fill a seasonal Park Ranger position. Work in the beautiful Rock Creek Park, supporting the mission by educating the public on the park’s natural and cultural resources. A vital position!
Title: Park Ranger Seasonal (1039 hours)
Series and Grade: GS-0025-07
-U.S. Citizenship required.
-Proof of local residency required.
-Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
-Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
-Required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
-Required to wear a uniform and comply with the National park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
-Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
-Must possess and maintain a valid state or District of Columbia driver's license.
-Ability to lift 25 pounds.
The major duties of this position are:
-Research, develop, and present interpretive programs on subjects including Washington DC, area history, the Civil War, civil rights, natural history, astronomy, ecology, and the history of technology.
-Create, facilitate, and support opportunities for audiences to understand national significance and personal relevance through intellectual and emotional connections to resource meanings and their current context.
-Develop interpretive media (i.e. audiovisual and digital materials, website content, bulletins, brochures, signs, exhibits, etc.).
-Apply resourcefulness, judgment, and ingenuity, as well as a variety of interpretive skills, techniques and tools, to resolve diverse program issues and complete a wide variety of interpretive projects and assignments.
-Duties may include caring for live animals and plants, operating a water powered grist mill, and operating a planetarium.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
-Oral Communication
-Interpersonal Skills
-Leadership
-Customer Service
-Communications and Media
-Technology Application Learn more about federal benefits.
Two Ways to Apply:
1 - Submit your 2-page resume to [email protected]
2 – Apply through this announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/871568400?_gl=1*16qnzwl*_ga*MTA3MDIzMTczOC4xNzcyNzEwODk2*_ga_5222X8D281*czE3ODA5MjU3NDIkbzE3MiRnMSR0MTc4MDkyODQ5OCRqNTYkbDAkaDA.
Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.
We will be accepting resumes through 06/17/2026.
Rock Creek Park 5200 Glover Road NW, Washington, DC 20015
