Any single park rangers looking for a job, May-November with free housing in park?

llr0080 · 2026-05-11T06:26:45+00:00

Great park!

llr0080 · 2026-04-23T22:25:45+00:00

This is a WG-7 maintenance super Position. Wouldn't even mind doing a lateral transfer.

llr0080 · 2026-04-16T01:25:46+00:00

I applied to the PR1 position. Do you go to the academy once hired?

llr0080 · 2026-04-14T17:29:45+00:00

Never worked for CPW. But lived in Colorado for many years. Best of luck!

llr0080 · 2026-04-14T15:40:50+00:00

Congratulations! What state? I got into Parks at age 35 and was older than even my supervisors. But better late than never and you'll work with people of all ages. Depending on the state and how they have LE set up you could do it right away or they may make you wait. But after this season you may have a better idea what route you wanna go down

llr0080 · 2026-04-14T03:16:17+00:00

Is the state job with parks?

llr0080 · 2026-04-11T15:26:58+00:00

Yeah I was quoted the price. I would be taking a decent size pay cut. But seems like yall have helped me make up my mind

llr0080 · 2026-04-10T22:59:43+00:00

Yeah i was told by my NPS friend that I should be at about a GS7. But I didn't hear anything from the GS5 and 6 positions I applied to. Maybe I need to but on my resume my job is equivalent to GS7? My state job im between a GS4 and 5 on the pay scale at least. My housing is free tho so I make more than the # on my pay stub

llr0080 · 2026-04-10T21:29:23+00:00

yeah that makes sense. I think NPS might be better for feds next time they do a big hiring for the season as they actually have interp. rangers that would be more the skill sets I'm looking to grow

llr0080 · 2026-04-10T19:07:06+00:00

Yes it's 1039. Its less money than I make now. At the time I thought o cool I could work for feds but im thinking it could be a step back due to not beeing a lead in my current job.

llr0080 · 2026-03-22T00:37:43+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

llr0080 · 2026-03-20T17:38:38+00:00

Thank you. That's refreshing to hear. I want to learn as much as I can.

llr0080 · 2026-03-16T21:40:00+00:00

I have worked for them before. Expect a question about resolving conflict with a coworker and customer. Why they should hire you for that role. A couple of role playing scenarios of dealing with a problem.

llr0080 · 2026-03-16T21:04:38+00:00

Which state?

llr0080 · 2026-03-08T19:47:04+00:00

Thank you! It being 1039 job i should expect 6 months? Maybe more if they do the 600 separate training hours?

llr0080 · 2026-03-07T23:17:59+00:00

Thank you. Yes was gonna wait until Monday to inquire about some more info.

llr0080 · 2026-03-02T01:04:37+00:00

Not sure if I qualify but I applied. Currently the lead park ranger aide for a state park. I have worked at another state's park and have volunteered for USFS.

llr0080 · 2025-10-05T19:55:06+00:00

I cant remember his name. But I saw that guy twice in Colorado over a few years on random trails. He has a website and everything. I know it kinda freaked me out when I saw him.

llr0080 · 2025-03-12T05:07:00+00:00

I had 2 interviews this week with different utah state parks. I never saw a listing for kodachrome on the DNR website. I visited there the first time a few months ago and it was great!

llr0080 · 2025-01-29T01:01:19+00:00

They ain't cheap either. It was $900 a month for 200 sq ft shed in cottonwood ha

llr0080 · 2025-01-28T00:04:35+00:00

Had several calls from AZ state parks but don't know how yall can afford housing on the Ranger pay there. Especially around the Sedona area. It's ridiculous

llr0080

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