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    Careers in the Corps of Engineers
    The Corps of Engineers offers many different career opportunities for a multitude of individuals with various backgrounds. From white collar to gray collar to blue collar, the Corps of Engineers provides challenging work in several geographical locations, both overseas and within the United States.

    The US Army Corps of Engineers is the largest public engineering, design, and construction management agency, but did you know they're also responsible for providing natural resource management and recreation on federal lands and waters? The US Army Corps of Engineers manages more than 400 lakes and river projects in 43 states across the country. The Corps is the Nation's leading provider of water-based recreation with access to activities including hiking, camping, boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. At these locations, the Corps employs a variety of natural resource management professionals also known as NRMs including park rangers, natural resources specialists, foresters, biologists, education and outreach specialists, maintenance and administrative personnel.

    Corps NRMs are instrumental in maintaining a safe and enjoyable experience for the public while protecting and enhancing our natural resources. We protect, preserve, and restore significant ecological and cultural resources covering 12 million acres of public lands and waters.

    The Corps NRM Program is comprised of over 2,000 outdoor professionals who are not only passionate about the natural world around us but also value the ability to leave a lasting, positive impact on their community and future generations.

    Corps Park Ranger Share Their Stories

      Park Ranger Taylor Saia
      Job Title: Lead Ranger in the Northern Operation Branch in the Sacramento District

      Taylor started as a USACE Park Ranger right out of high school. She enjoys the diversity of the job in beautiful areas. She was inspired by a park ranger at a very young age and now strives to inspire others to follow in the path of this very special career.

       
      Location Description: Martis Creek Lake in the Sacramento District. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Martis Creek Lake is located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the dam and lake provide flood protection and is a focal point for a host of recreation activities including a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. The Martis Creek area also features hiking, biking, canoeing/kayaking, and trout fishing.

      Park Ranger Michael Gross
      Job Title: Park Ranger in the Tulsa District

      Once a small remodeling contractor, Michael is now a Park Ranger with USACE. Being outide and recreating is a big passion of his. His park ranger position provides him the opportunity to talk to visitors every day while sharing his love for the outdoors.

       
      Location Description: Tenkiller Ferry Lake, often called Tenkiller Lake, was created on the Illinois River about 13 miles upstream from its confluence with the Arkansas River. Located just north of Gore and Vian, Oklahoma, off of Interstate 40, and south of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Tenkiller offers a wide variety of outdoor activities with 130 miles of shoreline consisting of tall rock bluffs, tree lined shores, and gentle sloped areas. Tenkiller is a favorite for many visitors for activities that include fishing and hunting, camping, picnicking, boating, sightseeing, swimming, and hiking.

      Park Ranger Sylvia Gentilcore
      Job Title: Supervisory Park Ranger at John Day Dam Willow Creek Project in the Portland District

      Prior to becoming a permanent USACE Park Ranger, Sylvia worked for eight seasons as a park ranger at four other federal agencies. Sylvia especially enjoys the supportive learning environment at USACE. She encourages others to also apply for a USACE park ranger position if they enjoy working outside, love helping people, and want to preserve the environment.

       
      Location Description: The John Day Lock and Dam is located 216 miles upstream from the mouth of the Columbia River on the Oregon and Washington border. It is one of the top five largest hydropower dams in the United States and supplies hydropower to the Pacific Northwest Region. Many recreation opportunities are available along the shores of Lake Umatilla and on the John Day River, such as boating, fishing, swimming, and sail boarding.

    How Do You Find a Job?

      All Federal jobs are listed on the USAJOBS website.

      One of the best methods to search for jobs of interest is by position titles. Common position titles for Park Rangers within the Corps include:

      • PARK RANGER
      • NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST (PARK RANGER)

      If you are a student

    • OPM provides guidance on programs for recruiting and hiring students and recent graduates. Check with your school faculty and department about employment opportunities through the Corps. This is also a good time to begin meeting managers at places you may wish to work someday. Call or visit Corps lake offices and introduce yourself and/or inquire about employment and volunteer opportunities. The CorpsLakes website lets you search by state to find lake locations. You may wish to follow individual lake social media accounts to learn more and to watch for student hire and volunteer opportunities. Some locations also participate in local Career Days.
    • o As you plan your coursework, please know that there are two job series available to a Corps Park Ranger - 0025 and 0401. The 0025 does not have a biological science requirement. The 0401 is more prevalent and covers the higher graded positions. The 0401 series requires a degree in a biological science field or a minimum of 24 semester hours of biological sciences.

    How Do You Apply for a Job? - Park Ranger position with the US Army Corps of Engineers is commonly more than just a one page resume. For more information on the procedures and format of applications and resumes, visit USAJOBS.gov.

    Following Up! - All announcements have a POC identified. This should be the contact for any questions that you may have. In addition, USAJOBS.gov can be accessed to review the progress of your application.

    Want to Learn More? - The Corps YouTube account includes videos about Park Ranger and other Natural Resources Management jobs. You can also read more about Park Ranger experiences here.

 
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