Since it's inception in 1916, the National
Park Service has been dedicated to the
preservation and management of this country's
outstanding natural, historical, and recreational
resources. Today, the National Park Service
encompasses more than 370 sites across
the United States and in Guam, Puerto
Rico, and the Virgin Islands. There are
parks of great natural beauty
A
new web page has been launched
on the external NPS website
(link below), regarding
seasonal employment with
NPS. It may also be reached
directly from the Centennial
"button" on the
front of the NPS external
website. It includes a 1-800
telephone number for applicants.
www.nps.gov/personnel/seasonal.htm
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On
this same website is a link
to a listing of all of the
seasonal positions advertised
centrally. The listing is
updated daily.
www.nps.gov/personnel/SeasonalVacancies.pdf |
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and grandeur, such as the Grand Canyon
and Yellowstone; parks that preserve
the nation's cultural and historical
treasures, as Mesa Verde and Gettysburg
Battlefield; and parks of significant
national beauty along seashores, lakeshores,
and riverways, providing opportunities
for outdoor activities, such as Assateague
Island and Lake Mead. The National Park
Service is a bureau of the United States
Department of the Interior.
Every year, millions of people from the
United States and abroad visit our national
park areas. To protect park resources and
to serve the public, the National Park Service
employs a permanent workforce and an essential
temporary workforce. Whether permanent or
temporary, employees have the opportunity
to learn more about the National Park Service
and its mission.
Temporary jobs are very competitive. The
number of applicants is usually far greater
than the positions available every year,
particularly at larger, well-known parks.
Some positions are filled by experienced
temporary employees who have worked previously
for the National Park Service.
Most temporary positions require irregular
hours of work, including weekends, holidays,
and evenings. Entry-level grades for National
Park Service temporary positions generally
range from the GS-4 to the GS-7. For current
salary information, refer to the vacancy
announcement for the position and park to
which you are applying.
| Procedures for Applying
for Temporary Employment: |
| 1. |
Applicants may apply for
employment year round. |
| 2. |
Positions covered under
this system are: |
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a. |
Park Ranger (Interpretation) GS-5
and GS-7 |
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b. |
Park Ranger (General) GS-5 and GS-7 |
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c. |
Park Ranger (Law Enforcement) GS-5
and GS-7 |
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d. |
Park Guide GS-4, GS-5, and GS-6 |
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e. |
Visitor Use Assistant GS-4, GS-5,
and GS-6 |
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f. |
Biological Technician SG-4, GS-5,
GS-6, and GS-7 |
| 3. |
All applications must
be postmarked before the closing date
of the announcement. |
| 4. |
Applicants may apply to
any and all park opportunities. |
| 5. |
Applicants may update
their application at any time day or
night as long as it is before the closing
date of the announcement. |
| 6. |
Applicants only have to
answer the CORE questions section of
the application once. |
| 7. |
Applicants must answer
the SPECIALTY questions for each position
to which they are applying. |
For further information, contact the Seasonal
Employment Program at 202.208.5074.
Positions that involve law enforcement
duties generally are restricted to persons
at least 21 years old, must be in excellent
physical condition and required to have
a valid driver's license. Background
checks and physical medical screening
will be performed.
NEW
- Prior to employment,
it is a National Park Service requirement
that the candidate pass the Physical
Efficiency Battery (PEB) at the 25%
level. For information concerning the
PEB. go to the following link:
http://www.fletc.gov/training/programs/physical-techniques-division/requirement-
documents/physical-efficiency-battery-peb.html/?searchterm=PEB
Job announcements can be found at: www.usajobs.opm.gov
NPS Temporary employment:
www.sep.nps.gov/
The federal Job Application Form (OF 612)
may be found at: www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.htm
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