Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation)

You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation) with the National Park Service. This position has the responsibility for planning, implementing, and administering a complex program that includes interpretation, education, fee collection, and community outreach. Open to the first 101 applicants or until 08/17/2026whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Serves as the program manager for Carlsbad Caverns National Park Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services and is a member of the park's leadership team. Plans, manages, and coordinates all aspects of the park's interpretation, education, outreach, fee collection, and commercial use programs, as well as provides support for park planning and compliance activities. Supervises, directly and indirectly, permanent and seasonal employees, as well as volunteers. Serves as the liaison with the Western National Parks association; plays a key role in partnership efforts with a variety of federal, tribal, state, and local agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, private and professional organizations. Serves as the park's Public Information Officer and spokesperson for all park events and programs.

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Overtime may be required. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.