Total 55 job vacancies by National Park Service

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 April- December and will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

Major duties of the position include are but are not limited to:

• Carries out sea turtle nesting surveys, distinguishes nests from false crawls, monitors nests, and performs post-hatching evaluations.
• Carries out nesting shorebird surveys, identifies nesting behavior, and monitors chicks through to fledging.
• Implements invasive plant management activities parkwide.
• Conducts natural resource interpretive programs to the general public and school groups.

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 April- December and will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

Major duties of the position include are but are not limited to:

• Carries out sea turtle nesting surveys, distinguishes nests from false crawls, monitors nests, and performs post-hatching evaluations.
• Carries out nesting shorebird surveys, identifies nesting behavior, and monitors chicks through to fledging.
• Implements invasive plant management activities parkwide.
• Conducts natural resource interpretive programs to the general public and school groups.

Devils Postpile National Monument Mammoth Lakes, CA--Grade levels include GS 07. View this link for salary. Government Housing MAY be available. A Driver's License Record will be required before entering on duty. You will work weekends, evenings, and Overtime. A Uniform will be required and supplied through the park.
Mount Rainier National Park Longmire, WA--Grade levels include GS 05/06/07. View this link for salary. Government Housing WILL be available. Recruitment and Relocation Incentives will not be offered. Telework will be offered by Supervisory approval. You will work Overtime.
North Cascades National Park Marblemount, WA--Grade levels include GS 06/07. View this link for salary. Government Housing MAY be available. A Driver's License Record will be required before entering on duty. A mixed tour of duty schedule is being offered. You will work Overtime. There will be approximately 5 days of travel a month.
Sequoia National Park Three Rivers, CA--Grade levels include GS 05/06. View this link for salary. Government Housing MAY be available. Recruitment and Relocation Incentives will not be offered. You will work weekends evenings, holidays and other. There will be approximately 12 days of travel a month.
Yosemite National Park Mariposa, CA--Grade levels include GS 05/06/07. View this link for salary. Government Housing WILL be available. Recruitment and Relocation Incentives will not be offered. A Uniform will be required and supplied through the park. There will be approximately 8 days of travel a month.

Major Duties:
At the GS-05, duties may include:

• Collects and organizes field data.
• Performs routine and recurring testing of collected samples.
• Performs data entry and compiles reports.
• Monitors conditions in assigned program areas.
• Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists.
• Operates and maintains sampling, monitoring and laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Participates in the operation and maintenance of the park's comprehensive air quality monitoring network:
• Participates in the operation and maintenance of the park's water quality monitoring network.
• Processes GIS data (e.g., data collected via GPS and converted into GIS data layer) and prepares maps.

• Takes necessary precautions to prevent loss or contamination of air and water samples.
• Provides recommendations for establishing and improving air and water quality monitoring networks, sampling methodology and analytical procedures.
• Assists researchers with the implementation of their projects, including environmental compliance and logistical support.
• Conducts initial assessments to evaluate potential environmental contamination levels.
• Assists with the park's integrated pest management program by conducting chemical evaluations, recommending corrective actions and completing pesticide use documents.

• Uses scientific knowledge to determine best sites for data collection.
• Plans work for field crews, exercising judgment to collect the best data possible without compromising safety.
• Ensures data is collected according to established protocols, providing guidance and training as necessary.
• Summarizes and interprets data in reports for use by park managers and staff.

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This is a position with the Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery at Padre Island National Seashore. Serves as a Biological Science Technician assisting with a variety of sea turtle science and recovery projects, which include collection of sea turtle data and gathering information related to sea turtle stranding projects and sea turtle nesting projects. The position will include both administrative functions conducted in an office setting along with field work conducted in difficult and varied environmental conditions, including high temperatures, cold temperatures, wind, and humidity in a sandy and rough beach terrain.

• Patrols beaches on utility-transport vehicles and 4-wheel drive vehicles to detect nesting turtles, live and dead stranded sea turtles in varied weather conditions such as strong winds, rain, and unstable beach terrain.
• Documents and transports nesting turtles, nests, stranded live and dead sea turtles.
• Safely lift, carry, drag, bury, and move live and dead sea turtles, sea turtle eggs and camping gear.
• May primitive camp overnight in shared, backcountry remote cabin or tent for 3-5 nights per week.
• Performs daily vehicle safety inspections which include checking fluids, check/repair tires, inspect safety gear, wash/refuel, and secure vehicles and communication radios after daily use.

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This is a position with the Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery at Padre Island National Seashore. Serves as a Biological Science Technician assisting with a variety of sea turtle science and recovery projects, which include collection of sea turtle data and gathering information related to sea turtle stranding projects and sea turtle nesting projects. The position will include both administrative functions conducted in an office setting along with field work conducted in difficult and varied environmental conditions, including high temperatures, cold temperatures, wind, and humidity in a sandy and rough beach terrain.

• Patrols beaches on utility-transport vehicles and 4-wheel drive vehicles to detect nesting turtles, live and dead stranded sea turtles in varied weather conditions such as strong winds, rain, and unstable beach terrain.
• Documents and transports nesting turtles, nests, stranded live and dead sea turtles.
• Safely lift, carry, drag, bury, and move live and dead sea turtles, sea turtle eggs and camping gear.
• May primitive camp overnight in shared, backcountry remote cabin or tent for 3-5 nights per week.
• Performs daily vehicle safety inspections which include checking fluids, check/repair tires, inspect safety gear, wash/refuel, and secure vehicles and communication radios after daily use.

Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR--View this link for salary. Work season is April-October. Uniform is required. Driving Record is required before Entry on Duty. Travel time includes 2 days per month. Government housing may be available. Telework may be available with supervisor approval and emergencies. You must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
Great Basin National Park, Baker, NV--View this link for salary. Work season is May-November. Uniform is required. Driving Record is required before Entry on Duty. Travel time includes 7 days per month. Government housing may be available. Telework will be available for emergencies only. You must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
Mount Rainier National Park, Longmire, WA--View this link for salary. Work season is April-October. Work Schedule includes: weekends, evenings, and overtime. Uniform is required. Driving Record is required before Entry on Duty. Travel time includes 10 days per month. Government housing may be available. Telework may be available by supervisor approval and emergencies. Work includes multi day backcountry travel in mountainous terrain, and stream crossing.
North Cascades National Park, Sedro Woolley, WA--View this link for salary. Work season is May-November. Work schedule includes weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime. Driving Record is required before Entry on Duty. Travel time includes 16 days per month. Government housing may be available. Telework will be available with supervisor approval and emergencies. Work includes multi day backpacking in mountainous terrain.You must be able to carry a backpack weighing up to 50 lbs.

Major Duties:

• Perform routine and uncomplicated biological science tasks common to aquatic resource monitoring and management.
• Follow instructions and standardized procedures to collect, organize, and record freshwater and/or marine observations and data.
• Assist in planning daily activities and coordinating logistical support needed.
• Install, operate, and maintain aquatic monitoring equipment (e.g., tools, traps, and sampling, monitoring, photographic, and lab equipment).
• Use computer programs to compile, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data.

Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR--View this link for salary. Grades include GS-06/07. The work season is April-October. Driving record is required before Entry on Duty. Travel may include 2 days per month. Work schedule includes overtime. Uniform will be required. Telework may be available with supervisor approval and emergencies. You must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. Government Housing may be available.
Great Basin National Park, Baker, NV--View this link for salary. Grades include GS-07. The work season is May-November. Driving record is required before Entry on Duty. Travel will include 7 days per month. Work schedule includes overtime. Uniform may not be required. Telework is for emergencies only. Government Housing maybe available.
Mount Rainier National Park, Longmire, WA--View this link for salary. Grades include GS-06/07. The work season is April-October. Driving record is required before Entry on Duty. Travel will include 10 days per month. Work schedule includes weekends, evenings and overtime. Uniform will be required. Work will include multi day backcountry travel, mountainous terrain, and stream crossing. Telework is for situations by hiring manager approval and emergencies. Government Housing maybe available.
North Cascades National Park, Sedro Woolley, WA--View this link for salary. Grades include GS-06/07/08. The work schedule is May-November. Driving record is required before Entry on Duty only for GS 07/08. Travel will include 16 days per month. Work schedule includes weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime. Uniform may not be required. Work includes multi day backpacking over mountainous terrain. The work schedule may be mixed with Full-time and/or Part-time status. Telework is for situations by hiring manager approval and emergencies. Government Housing maybe available.

GS-06: You will be a field team leader performing the following duties. You will:

• Perform routine and uncomplicated biological science tasks common to aquatic resource monitoring and management.
• Follow instructions and standardized procedures to collect, organize, and record freshwater and/or marine observations and data.
• Assist in planning daily activities and coordinating logistical support needed.
• Install, operate, and maintain aquatic monitoring equipment (e.g., tools, traps, and sampling, monitoring, photographic, and lab equipment).
• Use computer programs to compile, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data.
• Assist with the management of the field component of the projects.

• Perform the duties of the GS-06 position plus work closely with the Aquatic Wildlife/Fisheries Ecologist/Biologist to manage the field component of the project.
• Serve in a lead role for field data collection, quality control, data entry, data processing, data summaries, and handling administrative processes for their assigned crews.

• Plans and conducts biological aquatic surveys to obtain information for the management of fish, amphibians, macroinvertebrates, and aquatic ecosystems and for the determination establishment and application of biological facts, principles, methods techniques and procedures for protecting, restoring and managing aquatic resources.
• Plans field research and resource monitoring programs for evaluating rare threatened and endangered aquatic species, population dynamics, ecosystem relationships exotic aquatic species, and public health/safety issues.
• Measures physical attributes of lakes and streams including water chemistry and temperature.
• Conducts surveillance to help detect invasion and new colonization by non-native fish species.
• Assists in planning the operation of aquatic nuisance species control and working with cooperators and other agencies to monitor nuisance species and the impact on vulnerable native species.
• Utilizes a variety of computer programs to report data and other resource management information. Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment.
• Prepares a wide variety of correspondence, internal reports, and other documents.
• Establishes, updates and maintains office records and assists in the operation of the office. Inventories, calibrates and orders equipment and supplies.
• Works unsupervised.

The typical seasonal period for Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park is May-November. Anticipated Enter on Duty date would be May/June.

Major Duties:

• removes nonnative fish from alpine lakes;
• completes visual encounter surveys for amphibians and reptiles;
• sets, cleans and repairs gill nets;
• electro-fishes in streams;
• conducts fish, amphibian, and reptile surveys;
• collects field data;
• kills nonnative fish; handles dead fish;
• follows detailed protocols;
• records environmental parameters; using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation;
• provides an overview of the project to park visitors.
• and occasionally assists with research projects.

The major duties of this position include:

• Initiate and implement learning opportunities for a variety of audiences that focus on communicating current research and promote a sense of stewardship.
• Develop accessible communication products related to current natural and cultural resources and research for publication in print, digital and multimedia applications.
• Use research and writing strategies to identify, analyze, synthesize and communicate information about park resources, their significance, and the value of stewardship.
• Work collaboratively with National Park Service staff across different divisions, park partners and other organizations to provide expertise, develop opportunities for learning and collaboration, and share communication products.
• Coordinate planning for science communication outreach opportunities that will engage diverse audiences in learning about current natural and cultural resources and related research.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for National Parks of Eastern North Carolina is March through September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 23, 2024.

Pay Rate by Location:

Buxton, North Carolina: $40,132 per year.
Nags Head, North Carolina: $40,132 per year.
Ocracoke, North Carolina: $39,576 per year.

Major Duties:

Assists in conducting wildlife censuses and surveys and assembles basic information on wildlife
populations such as habitat use, sex, age structure, seasonal movement, and harvest characteristics.

Collects data on condition of forage, range, or streams; and makes preliminary determinations on the
cause of problems noted, e.g., drought, overpopulations, toxins. Seeks assistance for situations not
covered by instructions or guidelines.

Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines on such issues as recreational use
or hunting limits by collecting and compiling the specified data.

Uses standard statistical methods and procedures in performing routine and recurring testing of the field
data collected, and applies these findings in assisting with the preparation of reports relating to field
activities.

Enters and retrieves data from Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or other information
management systems. Prepares graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications
using computer software.

Monitors and assists in control of wildlife. Participates in the capture of wildlife, applies visual and radio
tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife.

Utilizes databases to enter and organize collected field data and uses standard statistical methods in the
preparation of draft reports; enters and retrieves data from a geographic information system (GIS) and
other information management systems; uses a variety of computer software programs to prepare
graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications.

Recommends modifications to field activity procedures to accomplish project objectives; and prepares
draft reports and correspondence relating to field activities and results.

Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; and provides
technical information to cooperators regarding past and ongoing field activities in their specialty area.

Provides advice, assistance, and training to lower graded technicians, volunteers, and/or YCC enrollees
in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of
motorized vehicles.

Interacts with visitors, the general public and attends and participates in meetings with landowners,
interest groups and local units of government.

Adheres to established control/quality assurance protocols and safety procedures.

AREA INFORMATION:

The Outer Banks are comprised of several beach destination towns including Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Buxton, and Ocracoke. The beaches and Albemarle and Pamlico sounds provide exceptional recreational opportunities such as fishing, surfing, boating, and many other watersports. There are highly rated elementary, middle, and high schools and numerous extracurricular activities available for children. The Outer Banks has modern conveniences such as grocery stores, retail shopping, banks, a hospital, and many restaurants. The cost of living on the Outer Banks is somewhat expensive as compared to other eastern North Carolina communities. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce (www.outerbankschamber.com) and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (www.outerbanks.org) websites can provide additional community information.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore (www.nps.gov/caha): Cape Hatteras National Seashore was designated as the first National Seashore in the Park Service.

• The incumbent will conduct and participate in long-term monitoring of vegetation resources within the network parks.
• The incumbent will be the field crew lead for all vegetation monitoring protocols (Integrated Uplands, Spring Vegetation, Fov-Needle Pine, and Aspen).
• Responsibilities will include planning and leading vegetation monitoring data collection efforts, as well as collecting vegetation monitoring data, ensuring the consistent collection of data by all crew members.
• Ensuring the safety of crew members, summarizing data for a variety of vegetation monitoring metrics, and potentially reporting or presenting the findings to a wide variety of audiences ranging from scientific peers to the general public.
• Additional responsibilities include organizing the logistics, scheduling, and planning for field implementation of the vegetation resource monitoring program.
• The incumbent will work with other field technicians and ensure that field work follows approved safety plans and data quality assurance and quality control procedures.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for each duty station is listed below. These employment periods can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

• Anchorage: Anticipated employment period is May - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.
• Denali Park: Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025.
• Fairbanks: Anticipated employment period is May - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.
• Port Alsworth: Anticipated employment period is May - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.
• Seward: Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025.
• Skagway: Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025.

• Assisting with collection of vegetation and environmental data in permanent plots in a variety of settings.
• Taking detailed data on vegetation communities and assist with data entry using multiple software platforms.
• Measuring tree diameters and heights and using traditional forest mensuration methods.
• Assisting with photo documentation of long-term monitoring plots using digital cameras and using transect, quadrat and other methodologies to compile field data.
• Participating with special projects including forest disturbance, fuels inventories, wetland studies, alpine monitoring, and invasive plant management.

• Making voucher collections and taking detailed data on vegetation communities and assisting with data entry using multiple software platforms.
• Working with less experienced staff to collect tree cores from the permanent plots.
• Independently perform photo documentation of long-term monitoring plots using digital cameras.
• Using transect, quadrat and other methodologies to compile field data.
• Measuring tree diameters and heights, using traditional forest mensuration methods.
• Participating with special projects including forest disturbance, fuels inventories, wetland studies, alpine monitoring, and invasive plant management. The Anchorage duty station will focus on weeds.

• Collecting vegetation and environmental data in permanent plots.
• Preparing reports and summaries of collected field data.
• Performing detailed data entry and extracting data using multiple software platforms.
• Working with less experienced staff, providing guidance and leadership for field studies.
• Training others on how to measure tree diameters, tree heights, and orients staff on traditional forest mensuration methods.
• Assisting with special projects including forest disturbance, fuels inventories, wetland studies, alpine monitoring, and invasive plant management.

Positions may not be filled at every duty station.

Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employees.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for each duty station is listed below. These employment periods can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA) - Bartlett Cove, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - Oct. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (LACL) - Port Alsworth, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - Oct. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) - Copper Center and Slana, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - Sept. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.

MAJOR DUTIES:

At the GS-5, GS-6 and GS-7 levels you will:
Install, operate, and maintain resource management equipment (e.g., tools, traps, and sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment), inventory equipment, evaluate quality assurance compliance, and calibrate equipment as necessary to assist biologists in executing and reporting of fishery activities.

Collect and report fishery data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment, utilizing a variety of computer programs to compile and report data and other resource management information, including research and long-term monitoring projects.

Provide information to other employees and visitors about the natural resource management program.

In addition to the above duties at the GS-6 and GS-7 level you will also: analyze fishery data and test conditions; may develop and present related interpretive programs to the public; provide advice, assistance and training to students, and volunteers; and prepare diagrams, charts and graphs.

In addition to the above duties at the GS-7 level you will also: prepare reports and act as a crew leader on a variety of fisheries projects.

Additional Position Information:

In addition to working in an office/field setting, this job could involve hiking with up to 50 lbs. for up to 15 miles per day over rough terrain; lifting heavy weights (up to 50 lbs); working in inclement (hot, cold, snow, wind, rain) weather conditions. Field work includes exposure to biting insects and potentially dangerous animals.

Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., packs and equipment up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.

Work Environment: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, snakes and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for occasional/situational telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with prior supervisory approval.

Government Housing is available at - Port Alsworth, Alaska duty station.

Government Housing may be available at - Bartlett Cove, Copper Center and Slana, Alaska duty stations.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for each duty station is listed below. These employment periods can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA) - Denali Park, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (LACL) - Port Alsworth, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.

Duties for the position with Denali National Park and Preserve include but are not limited to the following:

Assists with the collection and compilation of data necessary for implementing the adaptive management component of the 2012 Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan (VMP). Duties include:

• Collect data using hand-held Juno GPS units while traveling in a concessioner-operated buses or a government vehicle transiting all or part of the 92-mile Denali Park Road.
• Collect data on wildlife sightings using binoculars and a range finder.
• Collect data on VMP indicators (number and type of vehicles at a wildlife stop and rest stops, amount of time hikers have been waiting to be picked up by a bus).
• Collect vehicle traffic data from monitoring locations.
• Install and maintain traffic counters, download and process data using specialized software.
• Download and process data using MS Excel, MS Access, and ArcMap.
• Perform quality control/quality assurance and follow established protocols.
• Maintain monitoring equipment.
• Follow assigned monitoring schedule.
• Communicate changes in schedule to supervisor or crew lead in a timely manner in writing and orally.
• Interface with concessioner staff and park visitors.
• Conduct Dall sheep surveys.
• Travel by foot.
• Use binoculars, range finder, and spotting scope.
• Navigate to survey locations using map, compass, and GPS.
• Work hours will vary and will include early-mornings and late-evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays. Sheep surveys will involve hiking in wilderness. Close encounters with grizzly bears, moose, and wolves are possible at work and living locations. The incumbent may be required to drive a government vehicle. A uniform will not be required while traveling on buses but will be required when traveling in a government vehicle. Safety training will include living and working in grizzly bear, moose, and wolf habitat and traveling in remote wilderness locations. Incumbent must follow safety protocols and regulations.

• Use fish capture techniques such as seines, hoop nets, and/or gill nets.
• Count salmon from a raised platform or weir.
• Operate small (18 - 23 feet) boats on lakes and/or rivers.
• Use radio telemetry to track fish or wildlife movements.
• Maintain a field camp and Work in remote areas under adverse weather conditions.
• Use ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS, or comparable mapping software to organize and process field data.
• Use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) unit to map points, lines, and areas.
• Use Microsoft Access or other comparable spreadsheet/database to enter and manage data.

Some of the duties you will perform include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate biosecurity inspections schedule and work tasks, and work with contractors and park staff to accomplish biosecurity and weed management project goals
• Conduct routine resource monitoring programs for evaluating nonnative species invasiveness, vegetation communities, population dynamics, ecosystem relationships, and public health/safety issues.
• Carry out a variety of field activities such as the plant surveys, control of non-native and invasive plant or insect species, and enhancement of native plant populations.
• Perform routine and recurring testing of collected samples. Record all data collected and ensure adequate quality control. Make field observations of natural resource conditions.
• Mix, load, and apply herbicides for the purpose of vegetation control.

• IMPORTANT Special Consideration: The island of Hawai'i can be subject to high concentrations of volcanic fumes, especially sulfur dioxide gases and particulates. The fumes are known to be hazardous to an unborn fetus, and persons with heart and respiratory problems. Long-term effects on normal healthy persons are unknown.