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Park Ranger
Location
Folkston, Georgia, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
13h ago
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The Park Ranger at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge delivers visitor services, interpretation, environmental education, and outreach programs. This role involves planning and implementing programs, managing volunteers, assisting with facility operations, and fostering community partnerships to promote conservation and enhance visitor experiences.
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.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
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.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
Minimum Qualification GS-09 Requirements:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
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) assisting with visitor use data collection, surveys, or other information gathering that supports Visitor Services planning. -OR-
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, from an accredited college or university, with a major field of study in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. -OR-
Successful completion of a combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above, which together equals 100% of the qualification requirements. Only graduate education beyond the first year may be combined with specialized experience.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Location
Folkston, Georgia, United States
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge delivers visitor services, interpretation, environmental education, and outreach programs that promote stewardship of refuge resources. The service supports wildlife-dependent recreation, visitor facilities, and partnerships with volunteers and community stakeholders to advance conservation, enhance visitor experiences, and foster public engagement.
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Park Ranger
Folkston, Georgia, United States • Full Time