National Park Service Student Employees

03/29/2022

If you are/know an entry level engineer, check out these positions! Typically an undergrad degree would qualify you for the GS-5, and if you had really good grades you could qualify for the GS-7 through "superior academic achievement" (details in the announcement). This is a pretty sweet opportunity to get in on the ground level with some huge projects funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (as well as other fund sources).

Note: This is NOT restricted to "Recent Graduates" in the Pathways Program definition of the phrase! Anyone with a relevant degree can apply!

Recent engineering graduates, consider an engineering career with the National Park Service!

Yosemite National Park is currently accepting applications for entry-level Project Engineer positions located in the Strategic Planning and Project Management Division. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting water, wastewater, road, and building projects. The range of experience will cover the full gamut of a project life-cycle; from planning, design, and construction along with contract management.

We will also provide training, mentorship, and experience to assist in acquiring professional licensure.

Yosemite is a world-class park with summer activities ranging from hiking, backpacking, fishing, and climbing complemented by cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter. Work schedule is typically 9 hours Monday – Thursday with Friday alternating between an 8 hour day and an “off” day Annual Leave starts at 13 days per year and increases to 19.5 days and 26 days when 3 and 15 years of federal service are accumulated respectively. The flexible work schedule combined with outdoor opportunities makes for a unique and exciting work-life balance.

If interested, please apply at:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/643524500 (GS-7) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/643524200 (GS-5)

Image: Installing a grease interceptor with Yosemite Falls in the background. This unit will improve the interception of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) generated by the historic Ahwahnee Hotel dining facilities from entering the Yosemite Valley sewer collection system.

01/28/2022

Police Officer

If you've been working seasonal LE for a while and are looking for that coveted perm gig, check out this opportunity with the US Park Police! Also open to those with special hiring authorities (Schedule A, veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA, etc.)

The mission of the United States Park Police is to support and further the goals of the Department of Interior and the National Park Service by providing quality law enforcement, safeguard lives, protect our national treasures and symbols of democracy, and preserve the natural and cultural resources...

01/28/2022

Good morning! We're back with a few unique opportunities at Yosemite National Park:

Very cool Engineering Equipment Operator open for the summer season. Can you drive a dump truck? They need you! You'll work on vegetation restoration projects in the Yosemite Valley in support of the Merced Wild & Scenic River Management Plan. Class B or higher CDL required.
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/633627000

We also have several openings for Engineering Technicians for current students (through the Pathways program). They'll work with our Design & Engineering group for the summer:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/633887100

01/19/2022

📣 REMINDER! Applications for the Scientists in Parks Fellows program (SIP) and the Mosaics in Science Diversity Internship program (part of SIP) are due by THIS Sunday, January 23rd!

🌟 Every year, the Scientists in Parks work experience program places hundreds of aspiring professionals across the National Park System to work on natural resource management needs.

👀 There are a myriad of opportunities you can apply to. You could deploy acoustic monitoring equipment at Badlands National Park to record noise levels, assist with backcountry vegetation monitoring within wet forest and subalpine plant communities at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, conduct estuarine water quality and sea grass monitoring at Cape Cod National Seashore, conduct recreational fishing creek surveys at Biscayne National Park, gather data on the distribution of pollinators at Yosemite National Park, monitor coral bleaching at War in the Pacific National Historical Park, work on paleontological projects at Waco Mammoth National Monument, create interpretive programs related to geological and natural science based topics at Grand Canyon National Park, support inventorying and restoration at Redwood National and State Parks (NPS), collect data for a night sky lighting survey or the tree of heaven invasive species at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and so much more!

The program is committed to providing all aspiring professionals—especially those underrepresented in science—with a unique opportunity to work on important real-world projects while building professional experience and a life-long connection to America’s national parks.

Find all opportunities and apply now ➡️ https://www.nps.gov/subjects/science/sip-current-projects.htm

📸 Courtesy of Scientists in Parks Program

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09/19/2021

Work high in the Sierra Nevada this winter! Sequoia National Park's Interpretation Division is looking to hire -quickly- for this position in the Giant Forest/Lodgepole area:
Position: Park Ranger (Interpretation) GS-0025-05
Season: mid-November to mid-March, with possibility of extension
Duties: Staff the contact stations at the Giant Forest Museum to answer visitor questions and provide informal interpretation to visitors at popular areas. Support a busy shuttle operation over the winter holidays by providing information, orientation, and interpretation to park visitors/shuttle riders, staffing shuttle stops, and sometimes directing traffic (on the busiest days). Research, develop, and present thematic interpretive programs to visitors. In addition to the standard duties, this position will be responsible for a special research project on the subject of traffic safety and congestion and may have significant developmental opportunities related to Visitor Use Management (depending on interest and ability). This person will be a key member of a small winter team, and as such we need a motivated, flexible individual who is willing to take on a variety of duties.
Housing: Park housing is available for this position.
To Apply: Submit your resume to Josh Handel (ASAP, right away), to [email protected]

09/08/2021

Photos from Big Thicket National Preserve's post

09/02/2021

Rare Recent Grads opportunity!

Have you been looking for permanent employment with the National Park Service? Are you passionate about American History?

We are looking for passionate people to join our team. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates to gain permanent employment with the National Park Service.

Application process closes 09/15/2021

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/612382600

09/01/2021

Student Trainee (Park Guide)

Student Trainee (Park Guide)

This position is located in Camp Nelson National Monument, in the Interpretation Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 09/08/2021 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

08/17/2021

Are you looking to break into the conservation field? Take a look at Greening Youth Foundation’s (GYF) new initiative called ⭐️ The Bridge Project, which is an equitable hiring pathway for the 🌱 environmental sector focused on people of color and underrepresented communities. When you join the project, you get training on cover letter and resume writing, as well as networking and virtual interviewing support.

In GYF’s words 👉 employers across the sector, from federal land management agencies to nonprofit conservation groups, environmental organizations, natural resource management companies, and the outdoor recreation industry struggle to connect with a talented, diverse pool of potential employees. Hiring pathways need to be more consistent and replicable, and they need to be cleared of barriers that have traditionally worked to keep underrepresented candidates from finding permanent jobs in conservation.

Applications for The Bridge Project are now open August 17-August 31. The hiring event will take place October 12-13. Note that the federal positions have their own application timelines, sonplease double-check the appropriate window and apply via USAJobs.gov ➡️ https://www.wildernessstewards.org/thebridgeproject

08/12/2021

Do you want to work for the National Park Service (NPS)?

Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park are seeking applications for a Student Trainee (Maintenance Worker). One candidate will be selected for each park.

If you are a student who lives or attends school within the local commuting area of Hodgenville and Nicholasville, Kentucky, and is interested in employment with the NPS, please see the job description below and apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/610298200



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NPS Maintenance and Facilities staff near one of the Stone Forts located along the Hickman Creek Valley at Camp Nelson National Monument.
Courtesy: NPS

08/09/2021

Interdisciplinary (Physical/Environmental) Scientist

Attention! Rare, open-to-the-public scientist position at Yosemite National Park!

Do you have a bachelor's (or higher) in natural resources, biology, chemistry, engineering, or something like it? Do you have experience monitoring air and water resources? Are you confident developing scientific monitoring protocols, following them, and using the data to develop natural resource management plans and understand the impacts of climate change? Are you committed to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment?

WE NEED YOU.

This is a GS 9/11, permanent, subject-to-furlough position based in El Portal, CA. Non-pay status expected for one month/year. Moving expenses may be reimbursable.

The announcement is only open to the first 50 applicants, so get your resume in TODAY. Because there is a basic education requirement for this job series, you MUST include transcripts showing that you have the appropriate degree. (They don't need to be the official version until you're offered the job, but they must at minimum show your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. If your degree isn't explicitly listed in the job announcement/questionnaire but you think it qualifies, include a justification about WHY. Make it easy on HR, they didn't take your courseload, they don't know if it's legit or not!)

APPLY HERE:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/610193000

This position is located in Yosemite National Park, in the Resources Management & Science Division, Physical Science & Landscape Ecology Branch. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2021 Open to the first 50 applicants or until 08/20/2021 whichever comes first. All applic...

07/21/2021

Do you like to hike and work outdoors? Are you looking for a paid internship?

Congaree National Park and Conservation Legacy's Stewards Individual Placements Program are seeking applicants for two Trail Crew Intern positions. Trail Crew Interns will work with park staff to restore and install navigational signs and markers throughout the park's trail network, which includes over 20 miles of land trails and 12 miles of water (canoe) trails. This is a 26-week internship that will begin on August 9th, 2021. Compensation includes a $500/week stipend and a $3,097 Americorps education award upon successful completion of the program.

Click the link for more details, and to apply, click the "Apply" button above the position title on the position description page. The application deadline is Friday, July 30th, 2021.

https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/2738

Image description: A wooden boardwalk leads through shaded trees and undergrowth at Congaree National Park.

07/20/2021

📆 ! The National Park Service Youth & Young Adult Programs Division is excited to be co-hosting with The Corps Network on the virtual event, "Passing the Hammer: An Intergenerational Conversation on Historic Preservation Careers," happening NEXT Wednesday, July 21st at 4:00pm EDT!

Join us for an 🤝 intergenerational conversation around career opportunities in 🪵 🛠 historic preservation. Charlie Pepper, the former Deputy Director at the 🌳 Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation and a current NPS mentor for youth and young adults will share his vision for the future of historic preservation and current opportunities through the Historic Preservation Training Center's Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program (TTAP) and the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Current and former members of the TTAP program will share their experiences and insights in this field. There will be a panel discussion and audience Q&A, which will focus on topics, including the impacts of 🌱 climate change; 🏛 preservation of historic structures; future of skill trades like 🪚 carpentry, 🧱 brick, and 🪨 stone masonry; and 🎓 career opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

Click the event title above for more details and register here ➡️ https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/an-intergenerational-conversation-about-career-opportunities-in-historic-preservation-event.htm

Please note the event will be recorded and made available on our event page. Watch live in Zoom or like our page to watch (bit.ly/NPSYouthFB)!

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06/26/2021

Looking for work as a wildland firefighter? Check out this unusual and exciting developmental opportunity! This job announcement is recruiting for positions to be filled at Olympic National Park, Yosemite National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and right here at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks!

These positions are the first-ever Wildland Fire Apprentice positions that the NPS will host across the service. As developmental positions, these positions will afford the employee, upon completion of the program, a permanent GS-0462-5 Forestry Technician position in their host park.

Learn more and apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/605081000!

06/18/2021

JOB ALERT

Big South Fork NRRA is seeking reliable visitor-service oriented applicants for temporary employment as a park guide. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge of the park in a professional setting, the Interpretation and Education Team would like to speak with you.

DUTY LOCATION

Crossville-Cumberland County Visitor Center, Gateway to the Big South Fork (TN)

DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED

Staff a visitor center; keep front desk area organized; interact with visitors in a polite and professional manner; be knowledgeable, and thoughtfully answer questions about the park; provide recommendations on activities to the visitor. Wearing of a National Park Service uniform is required.

HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID?

Starting salary $13.45/per hour. This position is part-time, working weekends and federal holidays. Hours may increase based on need.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a resume no later than June 24, 2021, to [email protected]

Subject Line: Name – Resume, Crossville Visitor Center Vacancy

Resumes should not contain sensitive personal information such as a social security number. Include your name, address, phone number, and email address. Do not respond to this post with any personal information.

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06/18/2021

Do you enjoy hiking and being outdoors?
Are you Native American and between the ages of 18 to 27?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in our parks?

If you answered yes, then we invite you to join the Native American Crew this summer.

The National Park Service has partnered with Capacity Builders, Inc. to hire a 10 person crew to work and restore trails at Navajo National Monument and Canyon de Chelly National Monument. This will be an 8-week long trail crew, working 4 weeks at Navajo NM and 4 weeks at Canyon de Chelly NM.

If you are interested in applying to join this amazing crew, you can scan the QR code in the flyer, or follow this link:
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Capacity-Builders-Inc.-1?from=mobviewjob&tk=1f6o1l87qp12b800&fromjk=f8e2ea9727cf2402&attributionid=mobvjcmp

We look forward to seeing the great work that this crew will accomplish on our trails, working towards the mission of the National Park Service, to preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of the parks for future generations.

06/08/2021

Interested in making a difference in your community? Work, learn and grow at Canyon de Chelly NM, Hubbell Trading Post NHS or Navajo NM. Interns will work on projects, programs and activities to protect and conserve the park's natural and cultural resources and share the significance of those resources with the public. Apply today.

05/13/2021

Have you always wanted to work at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)? 📆 for DOI's Minority Serving Institution Career Fair, happening on May 26th and 27th!

⭐ The agency is comprised of ten separate bureaus and offices, including the National Park Service, that govern Federal programs in over 2,400 operating locations around the nation (and the world). Its 70,000 employees occupy over 350 distinct occupations and serve in both permanent and seasonal capacities to protect and manage our nation’s natural resources.

Learn about careers, internships, USAJOBS, resume writing, interviewing skills, and more ➡️ doi.gov/careers/

Register for the event ➡️ https://www.doi.gov/careers/resources/virtual-career-fair-may-26-27

05/01/2021

Before they were Park Rangers, they were Interns! Join the Minidoka team this summer!
Apply for a paid Internship with Minidoka National Historic Site in southern Idaho! Applications are due May 7th!
http://bit.ly/NYCInternApplicationForm
Position Description and Flyer:
https://www.nwyouthcorps.org/pdf/CIP/MHSINTERP_2021.pdf

Kurt Ikeda came to Minidoka National Historic Site as an Interpretation Intern in 2018, where he supported interpretive programs at the site and assisted with the site’s annual pilgrimage.
“I was able to learn from our Park Service team how to preserve and interpret the site, but also from the Friends of Minidoka on how to uplift the message of defending civil liberties to a diverse audience on a local and national level.”

Image: On the left Kurt Ikeda in 2018 wearing a red Minidoka shirt at the camp pilgrimage, on the right Kurt Ikeda in 2021 wearing a ranger uniform.

04/22/2021

Apply for the CVA June Cohort

The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) June cohort is designed to engage youth of color in the National Park Service. Members will be placed at NPS sites nationwide and will organize, lead, and participate in community and volunteer activities and events. As a part of the next generation of conservation leaders, CVA’s will gain new skills and experience through year-round training and professional development opportunities, enabling them to build a portfolio of professional skills and develop a community of support. This program is designed to address the following goals:
• Goal 1: Increase the overall diversity of the CVA program to reflect the nation’s demographics by recruiting from underrepresented communities to diversify the applicant pool and hire diverse members into CVA June positions.
• Goal 2: Advance an equitable work culture in the NPS and youth programming by ensuring that sites, supervisors, and mentors are prepared and supported in cultivating inclusive environments for CVAs.
• Goal 3: Support the Fellows in achieving personal & professional success while serving as a member of the CVA program by offering a range of relevant learning and development opportunities.
• Goal 4: Support members’ future careers by promoting access to future opportunities working in NPS/ federal lands management partners.

Compensation: $500/week +$80/week available in rent support for sites that do not offer housing, AmeriCorp Award ($6,095), PLC Federal Hiring Authority

Hours: 40 hours/week

Application Deadline: May 3, 2021

Start Date: June 7, 2021

https://www.cvainternships.org/cva-june-cohort

The Community Volunteer Ambassador June cohort is for youth from communities under-represented in the National Park Service such as Hispanic, Latinx, Black, Indigenous, Asian, and other communities of color. Apply now!

04/03/2021

TxCC Individual Placement Overview | American Youthworks

TxCC Individual Placement Overview | American Youthworks

A 21st Century Conservation Service Corps accredited program that empowers young people through AmeriCorps service, conservation, education, and jobs training.

03/29/2021

Remember how excited you were when we posted about the direct-to-FLETC Park Ranger (Protection) positions a while back? Well here are the job announcements! Click on the links below to apply for this pilot program. No law enforcement experience required. There is an applicant cap and these announcements will close once that limit is reached, so get your applications in ASAP.

For Students and Recent Grads:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/596086600

For current NPS employees, Veterans, and LMWFA and PLC eligibles:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/596333500

For the general public:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/596265100

03/22/2021

Photos from Historic Preservation Training Center's post

03/21/2021

Do you have a passion for working outdoors in a historic landscape? We're seeking local applicants between ages 18-30 to join the Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program! This five month learning-while-working experience provides hands-on, historic preservation trade skills training with the National Park Service while working to bring the historic Longfellow garden back to life.

Click here to apply! http://bit.ly/3llOUVe

03/15/2021

Timeline Photos

📣 Still looking for internships this summer? You can still apply to some of the Intern X opportunities through our partner Greening Youth Foundation!

🔹 Interpretive Development @ Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
🔹 Interpretation @ Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Site
🔹 Interpretation and Education @ Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
🔹 Mapping Mobilization @
Camp Nelson National Monument
🔹 Visitor Services @ Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
🔹Historic Interpretation @ Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

Find all internship opportunities ➡️ bit.ly/GreeningNPSInternships

03/08/2021

Protect people, parks, and our shared heritage. As a federal law enforcement officer, you are responsible for protecting precious natural, cultural, and historical resources, as well as keeping the public safe. You may also perform emergency medical services, search and rescue, and wildland or structural firefighting.

The National Park Service is seeking 24 outstanding individuals to participate in a 2021 law enforcement hiring initiative. Selected candidates will be matched with participating parks and attend the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in August 2021. Prior Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA, AKA “Seasonal Academy”) attendance is not required. Positions will be advertised on USAjobs.gov in late March of 2021 (possibly March 22 or 29).

Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/become-a-law-enforcement-ranger.htm

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02/23/2021

Looking for an internship?

The Memorial is currently seeking a creative, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to serve as the next Richard J. Guadagno Fellow. This fellowship runs from April-December 2021. For more information and how to apply: https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/education-and-outreach-fellow-flight-93-national-memorial/po-00731384

The announcement will be open until position is filled.

About the Fellowship: Richard J. Guadagno was a passenger on United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. In Richard’s memory, the Guadagno family sponsors one candidate to continue their career aspirations through the Richard J. Guadagno Conservation Fellow experience at Flight 93 National Memorial and a second at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge in California annually.

Image: Guadagno Fellow standing on the Wetlands Bridge at Flight 93 National Memorial, holding an image of passenger Richard Guadagno.

02/23/2021

Want to work in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park? Two temporary positions are currently open for applications. Provide interpretation and information as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) or protect native forests and natural landscapes from non-native pests as a Pest Controller Helper.

To apply and find out more:
https://go.nps.gov/1kn0q7

02/14/2021

Are you a student or recent graduate interested in exploring your career options in the National Park Service while learning valuable public history skills sharing the stories of one of the most important battles of the Civil War? If so, check out our Student Conservation Association Public History internships at https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/public-history-internship/po-00731394.

02/13/2021

JOB ALERT
Big South Fork NRRA is seeking reliable visitor-service oriented applicants for temporary employment as a park guide. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge of the park in a professional setting, the Interpretation and Education Team would like to speak with you.

DUTY LOCATION(S)
Helenwood Visitor Center (TN)
Stearns Visitor Center (KY)

DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED
Staff a visitor center; keep front desk area organized; interact with visitors in a polite and professional manner; be knowledgeable, and thoughtfully answer questions about the park; provide recommendations on activities to the visitor. Wearing of a National Park Service uniform is required.

HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID?
Starting salary $13.45/per hour. This position is part-time, working weekends and federal holidays. Hours may increase based on need.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit a resume no later than February 22, 2021, to [email protected]
Subject Line: Name – Resume, Visitor Center Vacancy

Resumes should not contain sensitive personal information such as a social security number. Include your name, address, phone number, and email address. Do not respond to this post with any personal information.

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Photo Description: A park ranger flat hat sitting on a wooden table

02/11/2021

Timeline Photos

Interested in learning about a career as a park ranger? White Sands is recruiting for multiple, full-time, one-year paid internships. Details and apply at https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/interpretive-intern/po-00731319

02/10/2021

JOB ALERT
Do you enjoy being in the outdoors? How about sitting poolside while enjoying the sun? Join our team as a lifeguard at Bandy Creek swimming pool. Big South Fork NRRA is currently accepting resumes from the local community for lifeguards (Recreation Aid), GS-0189-02.

HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID?
The start date for this position is expected to be March 28, 2021; however, the typical open season for the pool is May-September. The salary is $12.33/per hour. This position is part-time, working weekends, with the normal schedule being 24 hours per week, but hours could increase based on need.

You do not need to be a certified lifeguard before you apply; however, you will need to get certified before beginning work. There are many local organizations that certify lifeguards during the spring.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?
This is a great job for local students looking for a job in the summer and a foot in the door with the National Park Service. Applicants will be required to perform lifeguard services during assigned tours of duty, including search and rescue, lifesaving, and preventative lifeguarding; provide basic first-aid for minor injuries such as cuts, insect stings, strains, etc.; prepare incident reports and maintains records, as necessary; inspect and be responsible for the condition and storage of equipment assigned; monitor proof of payment for users of the pool by checking for receipts and/or wristbands; monitor pool facility for illegal, unsafe, or harmful activities; provide minor maintenance of pool area including litter collection and keeping the swimming pool area clean; inspect and provide minor groundskeeping on the playground area, volleyball field and picnic pavilion for safety and general conditions; provide basic information to visitors concerning the Recreation Area and surrounding areas.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Resumes must include relevant work or volunteer experience to qualify for the position and will be accepted from now through Friday, February 19, 2021. Qualified applicants interested in applying should submit a federal government-style resume to: [email protected], with Subject Line: “Applicant Name – Resume Lifeguard Vacancy.”

Resumes should not contain sensitive personal information such as a social security number. Please include your name, address, phone number, and email address. Please do not respond to this post with any personal information.

Image Description: view of a swimming pool
Photo: NPS