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River Ranger Job on the Colorado River (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ)

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Brett Fisher

The National Park Service is filling a river ranger job on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. Click here to go to the job announcement. The application period ends October 22, 2012, which means this link won’t work after that date. Duties include: Conducting river patrols, supporting science and resource trips, and supporting VIP trips. Operation of 18-foot oar rafts and 22 to 37-foot motorized rafts in up to Class V rapids. Assisting … Continue reading →

River Ranger Job on the Arkansas River (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Brett Fisher

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hiring for a river ranger to work on the Arkansas River. Applications are being accepted through March 21, 2012. Click here to go to the job announcement and here for instructions on how to apply. Arkansas River Rangers work in the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA), which follows the river for 150 miles from Leadville through the Sawatch mountain range down to Pueblo on the edge of Colorado’s plains. This is … Continue reading →

River Ranger Jobs on the New, Gauley, Meadow, and Bluestone Rivers (New River Gorge National River, WV)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Brett Fisher

The National Park Service is hiring for four river rangers to work on the New River, Gauley River, Meadow River, and Bluestone River. Click here to go to the Park Ranger (Whitewater Rescue) job announcement at USAJobs.gov. The application period closes February 10, 2012, which means this link won’t work after that date. These are full time, seasonal jobs not to exceed 1,039 hours (six months) of work in a year. These river rangers work … Continue reading →

River Ranger Job on the Delta River and Gulkana River (Bureau of Land Management, AK)

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Brett Fisher

The Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office in Alaska is hiring for a river ranger on the Delta National Wild and Scenic River and Gulkana National Wild and Scenic River. Click here to go to the Park Ranger (River Patrol) job announcement at USAJobs.gov. The application period closes January 27, 2012, which means this link won’t work after that date. This is a GS-7, temporary, seasonal position not to exceed 1,039 hours of work … Continue reading →

River Ranger Jobs on the Niobrara River (Niobrara National Scenic River, NB)

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Brett Fisher

The National Park Service is hiring river rangers to work on the Niobrara National Scenic River. These are law enforcement positions that work out of Valentine, Nebraska. Click here to go to the Park Ranger (Protection) job announcement at USAJobs.gov. The application period ends January 23, 2012, which means this link won’t work after this date. These are temporary, seasonal jobs not to exceed 1,039 hours of work in a year. These are law enforcement … Continue reading →

River Ranger Weeds Job on the Green River and Yampa River (Dinosaur National Monument, CO)

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Brett Fisher

The National Park Service is hiring a river ranger to work in a specialized position in their weeds management program on the Green River and Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument. Click here to go the Park Ranger (Other) job announcement at USAJobs.gov. The application period closes January 20, 2012, which means this link won’t work after that date. This is a temporary, seasonal job not to exceed 1,039 hours of work in a year. … Continue reading →

River Ranger Jobs on the Green River (Bureau of Land Management, UT)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Brett Fisher

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring river rangers to work on the Desolation-Gray Canyon section of the Green River in Utah. Click here to go the Park Ranger (River Patrol) job announcement at USAJobs.gov. The application period closes January 12, 2012, which means this link won’t work after that date. These are permanent career seasonal positions with six months of work guaranteed but not to exceed 11-1/2 months of work per year. River rangers … Continue reading →

River Ranger Jobs on the Snake River (Grand Teton National Park, WY)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Brett Fisher

Grand Teton National Park is hiring for river rangers to work on the Snake River in Wyoming. Click here to go to the job announcement. The application period ends December 23, 2011, which means this link won’t work after that date. This is a law enforcement position. Possession or being able to obtain a NPS Type II Law Enforcement Commission is required. The river rangers conduct patrols on the Snake River, an advanced, technical whitewater … Continue reading →

River Ranger Law Enforcement Job on the Smith River-Montana (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks)

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Brett Fisher

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hiring for a law enforcement river ranger position on the Smith River in Montana. The application is open until 11/25/11. Click here to go to the State Park Warden job announcement at the State of Montana Job Listings website. This is a law enforcement position that requires completion of a Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) basic certification and law enforcement experience with continued training. Specialized qualifications include: The Smith River … Continue reading →

Outdoor Recreation Planner Job on the Madison River (Bureau of Land Management, MT)

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Brett Fisher

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring for an outdoor recreation planner with some responsibilities on the Madison River, MT. Click here to go to the Outdoor Recreation Planner job announcement on usajobs.gov. Note that the application period closes May 19, 2011 and this link won’t work after that date. Most river ranger jobs are seasonal. For some, eventually, there comes a time when full time work, pay, benefits, etc. become necessary. Some river rangers … Continue reading →

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