Total 659 job vacancies by National Park Service

Duties Include

• Performing engineering analyses to include performing and/or coordinating technical planning activities.
• Managing and reviewing engineering designs.
• Developing work plans and schedules, scopes of work, estimates, proposals and justifications for funding requests.
• Providing technical reviews, peer reviews, and checking of designs, drawings, engineering analysis, and technical documents, specifications, and contract correspondence, ensuring documents are accurate and quality assurance processes were followed.
• Serving as Contracting Officer's Representative.
• Providing direct professional and programmatic advice to support office, other engineers and architects, and parks.

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately 11.5 months, and you will be in a non-pay status for approximately 2 weeks.

Starting at $71,877 Per Year (GS 11)

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Duties Include

• Oversee a multi-trade maintenance operation.
• Oversee facility management projects to include planning and asset management.
• Oversee facility management projects to include budget, personnel and safety.

Mount Rainier National Park- The park is located approximately 2 hours south of Seattle, near the communities of Ashford and Elbe. Both are very small rural communities of several hundred people, with some housing available for rent or purchase, convenience stores, gas, church, and an elementary school (K-6). Eatonville (32 miles from Longmire) and Morton are both larger rural communities of several thousand people and have a wider variety of services: kindergarten through high school, licensed childcare, doctor, dentist, banks, grocery stores, pharmacy, movie theater, etc. as well as availability of housing for rent or purchase. Complete shopping, hospitals, and post- high school education options are available in Puyallup or Tacoma, approximately 60 miles. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound; hiking, climbing, skiing, birding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, and fishing among others. The climate is considered moderate at lower elevations, but is frequently overcast and rainy during fall, winter and spring. At Longmire, substantial snowfall is common from November-May. Summers are normally sunny and pleasant with daytime temperatures ranging from the low 70's to low 80's and low humidity. You may visit our website at www.nps.gov/mora for more information. MORA

Starting at $92,123 Per Year (GS 12)

• Provides proper care and maintenance of specimen trees and shrubs located within maintained landscapes and mitigate hazard tree conditions along roadways, walkways, and within developed areas, where the visiting public are invited to come, by performing standard arboricultural practices.
• Performs annual and comprehensive condition assessment of trees to determine the health & vigor, and structural stability of trees through the knowledge of tree identification, structure and their functions.
• Performs risk (hazard) assessment of trees to determine the presence of tree defects that have the potential to fail, resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
• Ascends/descends trees using a variety of climbing methods to perform arboricultural operations aloft.
• Prunes trees and shrubs in accordance with industry standards to achieve desired objectives (e.g. reduce risk of failure, improve fruit & flower production, etc.) using handsaws, pole saw, and chainsaws.
• Plants/transplants trees and shrubs using proper plant selection and planting techniques while considering the latest know research and technology developments.

Starting at $27.76 Per Hour (WG 7)

In search of a new team member to join the Visitor Engagement Branch of the Interpretation Division at Grand Teton National Park! The Branch is comprised of a collaborative and innovative team of leaders, engaged in telling the stories of this place, while building strong teams of positive, flexible, supportive, and passionate interpreters and following our team values of creativity, connection and kindness. We're looking for a resilient and adaptable individual, who is willing to advocate for their team while supporting the Branch as a whole.

Duties include:

• Serving as the District Interpreter of the Jenny Lake, comprised of 1 GS-7 seasonal lead and approximately 20 seasonal staff, volunteers, interns and others. Serves as a leader within the division and responsible for leading the Jenny Lake team to accomplish established agency and park goals.
• Responsible for managing District interpretive operations, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of visitor center or other contact station operation, and associated interpretive programming. Additionally, managing the development and implementation of the park-wide public interpretive programs.
• Assisting the Branch Manager in all aspects of interpretive operations including planning, implementation, and evaluation of visitor center or other contact station operation and associated interpretive programming. Additionally, managing the development and implementation of the park-wide interpretive programs.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of other organizations to foster effective partnerships and implement the mission and goals of the Park.
• Providing interpretive training and mentoring to staff, coworkers, volunteers, partners, and concession employees concerning the presentation of interpretive/education programs, the execution and development of interpretive techniques and skills, and the effective operation of facilities.
• Non-personal service work may include design and writing of interpretive publications, informational posters and signs for closures and warnings, wayside exhibits, social media, webpage development, visitor center exhibits, and short-term off-site exhibits.

Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion and can involve extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines outdoors, and carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads. Some employees may engage in firefighting, search and rescue or other strenuous activities; these employees may be required to lift or carry equipment weighing more than 50 pounds over long distances. Employees who participate in all-risk operations will be required to meet fitness requirements on a continuing basis.

Work Environment: The work can include moderate risks or discomforts that require safety precautions (e.g., exposure to extreme temperatures, climates, rough terrain, wild animals, pests, and/or insects). The incumbent may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, boots, gloves, etc. Some employees may be engaged in all-risk operations and be exposed to high risk and potentially dangerous situations, which require a range of safety and other precautions.

Area Information: Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway in northwestern Wyoming preserve a spectacular landscape. The park encompasses the Teton Range and broad valley of Jackson Hole. Majestic peaks, wild canyons, piedmont lakes, forests, sagebrush meadows and the Snake River combine into one of the most scenic settings anywhere in North America. With 333,000 combined acres, the parks are at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the most biologically diverse regions of the world. Additionally, the park includes a wide array of cultural resources, including 318 historic structures, two national historic landmarks and over 300 archeological sites. Grand Teton is one of the most visited national parks in the country.

This position is located in Moose, WY. Services are available in the neighboring town of Jackson, a small, recreation focused community of 10,000 year-round residents. The town caters to four million tourists every summer, has an excellent hospital, well-respected school system, grocery stores, restaurants, and seasonal festivals. Outdoor activities abound including hiking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, boating, biking, fishing, skiing, and mountaineering. Summer temperatures range between 65 - 80 degrees. Winter temperatures range from 30 degrees to below zero with heavy snow.

Government housing may be available.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

As a Recreation Fee Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Assisting with auditing fee collection program components/systems (e.g., cash registers, road/trail registers, honor systems, etc.).
• Researching and resolving a variety of problems with reservations made through automated or manual management platforms.
• Processing reservation arrivals and departures.
• Preparing and completing remittance reports for funds collected.
• Counting and balancing monies for shift reports.
• Inspecting shift reports, logs, and/or records.
• Creating deposit tickets electronically through depository systems.
• Tracking obligations and expenditures throughout the budget phase.
• Researching and reviewing applications submitted by academic institutions to waive fees.
• Providing information to visitors regarding park and surrounding areas of interest.
• Collecting fees at park entrances, visitor centers, campgrounds, and/or fee cannisters.

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5)

Incumbent serves as the lead for the Division of Facility Management, overseeing and coordinating the following:

• The planning, prioritizing, and organization of facilities-related efforts to reinforce park activities in support of the NPS and park mission
• The application of sound business practices in the planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal of capital investments
• The development of project proposals and their incorporation into the long-term planning process to better align them with strategic and mission needs.
• The continued personal development and professional competence of subordinates
• The assignment of tasks, delegation of responsibilities, and evaluation of subordinates
• The creation and monitoring of subordinates' professional development plans

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

This is a term position with the expected duration of the term appointment upon appointment greater than 1 year (e.g., not to exceed 13 months); and the agency has the option of extending the term appointment, up to a maximum of 10 years from the date of appointment. Such extensions are not guaranteed nor an employee entitlement. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Duties Include

• Serving as a Project Manager, providing professional engineering/architectural advice and guidance on the planning, designing, constructing, expansion, rehabilitation and/or re-purposing of structures and facilities.
• Performing project scoping including the development of agreements to perform work.
• Reviewing and interpreting construction documents, specifications, photographs, foundational documents and other existing documentations.
• Developing Independent Government Cost Estimates, Statements of Work and or Scopes of Services, and other documents required for the procurement of design and construction contracts.
• Serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) overseeing the execution of construction and design contracts.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park is located in West Orange, New Jersey. The park preserves and interprets Thomas Alva Edison's laboratory complex, including his library, machine shops and chemistry lab, his estate Glenmont, a 29-room Victorian mansion and ancillary outbuildings and more than 400,000 artifacts and 5 million documents in its museum collection. West Orange is a suburban community 10 miles from Newark, NJ and 15 miles from Manhattan, NY and is connected to both cities via commuter rail and bus service. The area offers a wide range of cultural, recreation and educational opportunities as well as a high quality of life. However, housing costs are high in this area.
Thomas Edison NHP Area Information

Morristown National Historical Park is located in Morristown, NJ. The park, the nation's first national historical park, was established in 1933 to commemorate the 1779-1780 winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. The park encompasses more than 1,700 acres over four non-contiguous areas and interprets, commemorates, and protects the landscapes, structures, features and museum collections of the Continental Army winter encampment, the headquarters of General George Washington and related Revolutionary War sites in Morristown NJ. In addition, the park has more than 20 miles of hiking and walking trails along trace roads and CCC-era blazed trails for public use and recreation. Morristown is an urban/suburban community located 35 miles from Manhattan, NY which is connected via commuter rail. The area offers a wide range of cultural, recreation and educational opportunities as well as a high quality of life. However, housing costs are high in this area.
Morristown NHP Area Information

Starting at $96,808 Per Year (GS 12)

This Maintenance Mechanic position is assigned to the Facilities Division of Big Bend National Park and directly reports to the Supervisor of Rio Grande Village. Most of the time for this position will be spent maintaining utility systems, housing units and other facilities buildings in Rio Grande Village. This position will respond to work request performing maintenance operations and repairs. The incumbent will be responsible for grounds keeping, irrigating, and mowing. This position will help maintain comfort stations, vault toilets, and may have regular custodial duties.

The incumbent will make repairs to housing and building interiors and exteriors, which may include roofing, painting, carpentry, electrical, masonry and plumbing work. This position will also maintain landscapes and yards. Will work from oral and written instructions, work orders, building and/or utility plans, blueprints, and sketches to complete installations, modifications, and repairs independently and assist others.

Operates motor vehicles and performs pre-vehicle operation inspection such as fluid levels, lights, brakes, and operational procedures, greasing moving parts, changing oil, fuel and air filters, cleaning and washing vehicles, and minor parts changing repairs. Operating various pieces of equipment such as skid steer loaders, front end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, chippers, and chainsaws. The incumbent will be exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors. Will be exposed to heat, biting insects, dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with hazardous chemicals and around moving equipment, paints, solvents, etc.

Area Information:
Big Bend National Park encompasses 801,000 acres of the Chihuahuan Desert with more biodiversity than almost any other national park and a dark sky designation. Elevation in the park varies from 7825 to 1850 ft. The climate is generally pleasant with hot summers (90-110+ degrees F.) and mild winters (30-50 degrees F.). Recreational opportunities include hiking, bird watching, photography, backcountry camping, bicycling, and river rafting. The park has a post office, gas stations, camper stores, restaurant, library, gym, and lodge.

The gateway town of Terlingua has lodging, restaurants, hardware store, small grocery and gift stores, churches and a bank. Lajitas has limited shopping, lodging, restaurants, golf course and churches. Alpine, Texas (100 miles from PJ) has most necessities, including supermarkets, variety of stores, a hospital, pharmacies, churches, a movie theater, and a university. The nearest larger cities are Midland/Odessa (225 miles) and El Paso (325 miles).

Daycare, Schools and Community:
There are 250 people in the park community including NPS, Concession, Border Patrol, Postal Service, and School staff, and their families in 5 housing areas. San Vicente public school (SVISD) (www.svisd.com) is a state-accredited elementary (Pk-8) located at Panther Junction. The daycare program is currently free, subject to change (contact Dr. Jessi Milam at 432-244-3131 or jmilam@svisd.com for more information). SVISD has a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and is an "A" rated academic curriculum with a variety of extracurricular activities including archery, STEM, gifted & talented, summer programs, and a computer lab. Terlingua has a state-accredited high school (no bus service).
An active employee/community association sponsors social events throughout the year. Please visit our website for more information at: https://go.nps.gov/bigbendareainfo.

Starting at $23.45 Per Hour (WG 8)

The position leads efforts of three inventory and monitoring networks, and the subject matter experts associated with those programs. The position works with partners including the national inventory and monitoring program, other federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and universities in an effort to better understand and adaptively manage ecological, and biophysical resources in context to park management needs. Conducts cross program coordination and science communication. The incumbent is responsible for inventory and monitoring, natural resource program management and operational responsibilities assigned by the Natural Resources Associate Regional Director and coordinating with Inventory and Monitoring Networks, the national Inventory and Monitoring Division, universities, non-governmental agencies, Superintendents, and Park Managers, for integrated natural resource support of the Region and its parks. The incumbent's major duties include development of status and trend reports, technical analysis of study results and research, educational and technical assistance programs based on interdisciplinary, multi-scale, systems-oriented approaches to engage and benefit parks and park management decisions.

The incumbent must report to work in one of the offices and locations listed below. The position is Telework Eligible, but this position is not considered a REMOTE duty station, working from home on a full-time basis. The duty stations for these positions are Negotiable After Selection. The incumbent may negotiate their duty station from any the following locations:
Omaha, NE
Ashland, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Republic, MO
Rapid City, SD

Salary will vary depending on location.

Starting at $117,412 Per Year (GS 14)

The position leads efforts of three inventory and monitoring networks, and the subject matter experts associated with those programs. The position works with partners including the national inventory and monitoring program, other federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and universities in an effort to better understand and adaptively manage ecological, and biophysical resources in context to park management needs. Conducts cross program coordination and science communication. The incumbent is responsible for inventory and monitoring, natural resource program management and operational responsibilities assigned by the Natural Resources Associate Regional Director and coordinating with Inventory and Monitoring Networks, the national Inventory and Monitoring Division, universities, non-governmental agencies, Superintendents, and Park Managers, for integrated natural resource support of the Region and its parks. The incumbent's major duties include development of status and trend reports, technical analysis of study results and research, educational and technical assistance programs based on interdisciplinary, multi-scale, systems-oriented approaches to engage and benefit parks and park management decisions.
The incumbent must report to work in one of the offices and locations listed below. The position is Telework Eligible, but this position is not considered a REMOTE duty station, working from home on a full-time basis. The duty stations for these positions are Negotiable After Selection. The incumbent may negotiate their duty station from any the following locations:
Omaha, NE
Ashland, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Republic, MO
Rapid City, SD

Salary will vary depending on location.

Starting at $117,412 Per Year (GS 14)

Collects fees and operates a busy visitor center or information station to provide visitor information and orientation to the park. Conducts compliance checks of park users to ensure proper payment of fees. Prepares remittance reports and deposits. Performs duties associated with recreation.gov, the national campground reservation system. Performs a variety of technically challenging duties associated with the collection, deposit, and tracking of fee revenue and donations collected from the public. Research technically challenging fee collection problems or errors. Troubleshoots technically challenging issues with fee program related technologies and equipment that include hardware, software, and peripheral devices such as hand-held devices, computers, point-of-sale (POS) equipment, tablets, mobile phones, scanning devices, automated fee machines (AFM's), and reservation systems that include but are not limited to Recreation.gov. Performs occasional on-site roving interpretation.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

This position serves the West Business Management Group at Indiana Dunes National Park, also serving 4 other park units as needed.

• Installs, tests, and directs the operation and installation of software and computer hardware which includes servers, personal computers, printers, servers, and other peripheral equipment.
• Updates and maintains problem tracking/ticketing systems to track and identify customer needs, as well as to discuss requirements with the customer to resolve the customer need.
• Troubleshoots system and equipment errors and connectivity problems and resolves most problems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain the stability of communications lines and equipment.
• Install configure, and troubleshoot LAN components such as routers, hubs, switches, and servers and manages the Active Directory program.
• Presents formal and informal training, guidance, and assistance to customers.

Starting at $65,207 Per Year (GS 9)

The Supervisory Resources Program Manager for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore leads a dynamic and hands-on program of interdisciplinary natural and cultural resource management. The park includes a small mainland unit and 21 islands spread out over an area of Lake Superior the size of Rocky Mountain National. The only access to the islands is by boat.
Duties include:

• Direct a complex program of natural and cultural resource management that includes the entire breadth of natural and cultural resource management, research, compliance, planning, wilderness administration, and museum management.

• Work with a highly collaborative Management Team on park-wide issues and projects.
• Serve as principal advisor to the Superintendent and park management team on all technical and professional matters related to natural and cultural resource management.
• Develop partnerships and collaborations within and outside of the NPS with a variety of entities including sovereign Tribal nations, other traditional associations, local, state and federal governments, academia and partner organizations to achieve resource stewardship goals. Work with partners on agreements of mutual interest.
• Carry out the full scope of supervisory and personnel management responsibilities, including the recruitment, training, counseling and evaluation of resource management staff and volunteers.
• Develop long-term vision and strategy for the resource management program, develop and manage budgets, identify priorities, develop funding proposals, creatively use various funding sources, and negotiate and prepare agreements and contracts.

• Coordinate environmental compliance, including fulfilling all requirements of NEPA, Section 106 (ESA), NHPA, NAGPRA, ARPA and the Wilderness Act. Serve as research and Wilderness coordinator.
• Safely operate watercraft on Lake Superior.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

The incumbent will serve as a Physical Scientist under the direction of the Lead for the Physical and Wildlife Sciences Branch in the Resources Management and Science Division in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The incumbent will serve as a technical advisor on the development and implementation of a science-based management program for physical science resources such as air quality, water quality and quantity, snowpack, hydrology, caves and karst formations, acoustics, geology, soils, hydrogeology, paleontology, and related fields and activities. The position will focus on using scientifically sound expertise in physical sciences to understand the impacts of human interactions, climate change, and other internal/external threats to park resources and to design and implement appropriate management actions to mitigate these threats. Some of the duties the incumbent will use expertise to perform, but are not limited to, are:

• Manage a program of monitoring and research to document the condition of the Parks' physical resources. Identify management, monitoring, and research needs for the program, branch, division, parks, and adjacent lands.
• Develop and implement effective science-based plans for the inventory, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, conservation, research, and interpretation of physical science resources across a wide range of elevations including, but not limited to, chaparral, oak woodland, coniferous forest, riparian, meadow, alpine, and cave/karst habitats.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff internally and externally to meet monitoring and research goals.
• Prepare reports, publications, and presentations on the results of monitoring and research efforts to document findings and share information internally and externally to educate staff, visitors, and local communities.
• Supervise the Physical Sciences program staff following law, policy, and best management practices.
• Carry out program management duties by developing work plans and schedules, scopes of work, cost estimates, and directing subordinate staff.
• Formulate and administer an annual operating budget to support staffing, equipment needs, and work projects, with related costs and yearly work schedule for a team of technicians and a project manager.
• Successfully seek funding for the Physical and Wildlife Sciences branch's priorities and projects, such as monitoring and research to support climate adaptation and resiliency, through NPS, grant, and other funding sources.
• Prepare requests for funding proposals or statements of work to accomplish resource projects and priorities as needed.
• Develop and negotiate cooperative and interagency agreements and other instruments to effectively carry out resource stewardship goals.
• Serve as the program's project manager, investigator, point of contact, and/or technical representative on agreements and contracts to ensure completion of projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Contribute to Park management decisions, restoration efforts, and planning documents using expertise in physical sciences.
• Assist or lead park compliance activities in relation to physical sciences, such as NEPA, Wilderness Minimum Requirements Analyses, Threatened and Endangered Species Consultations (section 7), Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

This position serves as a field supervisor in the Fee and Revenue Management Branch at Shenandoah National Park. Provides administrative and technical supervision to a minimum of four staff on a regular, recurring, and continuous basis. The primary purpose is to supervise the performance of clerical and technical work that is associated with the collection, deposit, tracking, and expenditure of fee revenue and donations collected from the public under legal authorities such as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA). Duties may include:

• Supervision including hiring, training, reviewing, assigning duties, and disciplinary/counseling duties.
• Serve as a front-line uniformed representative of the NPS, answering visitor questions and explaining the area's recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession operated facilities and services, campground availability, hiking trails, etc.
• Assist with auditing fee collection program components/systems (e.g., cash registers, road/trail registers, honor systems, automated fee machines/AFMs, donation boxes, etc.); assist in completing audit paperwork and documenting findings; communicate audit results to supervisor.
• Manage Recreation One Stop for campgrounds.

Duty stations for these positions are located in Shenandoah National Park.

One position will be duty stationed at Front Royal Entrance Station; covered by DCB Salary Table ($53,105 - $69,035).
One position will be duty stationed at Rockfish Entrance Station; covered by RUS Salary Table ($46,696 - $60,703).


Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

Work Schedule: You will be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

WITHIN PARK TRAVEL: "Operational needs may require temporary assignment(s) to alternate duty locations with Shenandoah National Park. If the alternate location is within a 50 mile radius of your assigned duty station, you are responsible for your own transportation."

POSITION LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship. Within just 90 miles of Washington D.C. the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty. Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience". Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D.C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1.4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)