The average temperature is 58 degrees with summer extremes in the 100-degree range and winter extremes around 0 degrees. Tornadoes are a potential danger, and high velocity winds are common in spring and early summer. Churches, schools, shopping facilities, and medical facilities are available in area towns. No government housing is provided. Employees may seek housing in Sanford, Fritch, or Borger.
Rental housing is available at varying cost and quality.
Maintains law and order and protects persons and property within areas of the National Park System. In performance of such duty, the incumbent carries firearms, makes arrests, investigates violations of the Code of Federal Regulations, and reports on felonies and fatalities and assist on follow-up investigations and serving court process under the supervision of higher graded employees. Provides emergency medical services to level of certification. Initiates and performs patrols and operations under local operating procedures and safety requirements. Application materials will not be returned.