Jobs

 

Become part of the Great Basin National Park Team!

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Help manage our forests as a wildland firefighter.

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How to Apply

Seasonal positions are advertised and filled directly by NPS Human Resources Offices around the country. All of our job openings can be found on USAJobs.gov, the official job site for the United States Federal Government. Visit USAJobs for more information on the application process and unique hiring paths available for veterans, students, and more. (Hint: Check back often, as new positions open regularly.) Across the country, many seasonal positions open up near the end of the calendar year (October - December) and due to application limits can close same day.

 

Seasonal rangers are the backbone of the NPS.

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The Seasonal Rangers of The National Park Service

Since its inception in 1916 as a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. As of 2022, the National Park Service encompasses 423 sites across the United States and in its territories in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. There are parks of great natural beauty and grandeur, such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone; parks that preserve the nation's underground wonders, such as Great Basin and Carlsbad Caverns; parks that preserve cultural and historical treasures, such as Mesa Verde and Gettysburg Battlefield; and parks of significant national beauty along seashores, lakeshores, and riverways, providing opportunities for outdoor activities, such as Assateague Island and Lake Mead.

Every year, millions of people from the United States and abroad visit our national park areas. To protect park resources and to serve the public, the National Park Service employs a permanent workforce and an essential temporary seasonal workforce. Seasonals are hired every year to help permanent staff at many National Park Service parks and offices. The variety of positions available may surprise you: park rangers, fee collectors, park guides, resource management specialists, law enforcement rangers, and more. Whatever the job, seasonal temporary employees have the opportunity to learn more about the National Park Service and its mission.

Seasonal jobs are very competitive. The number of applicants are usually far greater than the positions available every year, particularly at larger, well-known parks. Some positions are filled by experienced seasonal employees who have worked previously for the National Park Service.

For more information on applying and the opportunities available throughout the National Park system, visit the NPS Employment page.

 

Experience the wonders of our national parks by working in resource management.

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About Seasonal Jobs

Great Basin National Park generally hires 20-30 seasonal employees each year. Most seasonal hiring takes place in the summer, but winter seasonal positions are available on a more limited basis. Seasonal positions are usually advertised for all divisions, including interpretation and education, visitor and resource protection, resource management, maintenance, and wildland fire.

Pay: Most temporary seasonal positions require irregular hours of work, including weekends, holidays, and evenings. Entry-level grades for National Park Service temporary seasonal positions generally range from the GS-4 to GS-7. GS levels indicate the rate of pay for most federal government positions. For current salary information for these grades, check with any federal agency or the Office of Personnel Management in the geographic area where you want to work.

Uniforms: Most temporary seasonal employees are required to wear the official Park Service uniform. Specific requirements and ordering information are contained in the employment package forwarded to successful applicants. For positions requiring a uniform, an allowance is allotted which partially covers its cost.

Housing: Specific questions about housing, area living conditions, and similar matters can be addressed to the specific park or office where you want to work. Seasonal employee housing may or may not be available

Equal employment opportunity: The National Park Service is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection of positions will be made solely on the basic of merit, fitness, and qualifications, without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factors.