Big Bend National Park is seeking applicants interested in lateral transfers to GL-9 protection ranger positions.
Big Bend has a cohesive team of rangers that address dynamic situations in both desert, mountains and along the Rio Grande River, which forms the international border with Mexico. The rangers selected will work independently in an area of exclusive jurisdiction. They will conduct investigations, perform frontcountry, backcountry and boundary patrols via 4x4 vehicle, horse and foot, and be responsible for resource protection, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and wildland and structural fire. The positions ares 6c covered and the rangers selected must be able to obtain red cards and become EMT certified. These are required occupancy positions. There are also opportunities for advanced training in many fields.
Big Bend National Park is the 15th largest national park. It encompasses 801,000 acres of Chihuahuan Desert with varied scenery and diversity of plant and animal life. The park community consists of 250 people, including employees of the NPS, concessioners, Border Patrol, Postal Service and school and their families. A state-accredited elementary school (K-8) is located at Panther Junction. The park has a post office, gas stations, camper stores, restaurant, and lodge. Recreational opportunities include hiking, bird watching, photography, backcountry camping, bicycling, and river rafting. An active employee/community association sponsors social events throughout the year. Elevations vary throughout the park from 1850 feet to 7825 feet.
Visit our website for more information at: http://www.nps.gov/bibe
If you’re interested, please contact Allen Etheridge, chief ranger, at (432) 477-1185 or by email at Allen_S_Etheridge@ nps.gov
