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    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Parks Institute Stage 1 Fire Restrictions June 1, 2013

    Due to high fire danger, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are instituting fire restrictions inside the parks. More »

  • Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect minimal construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) through June 2013 on weekdays generally from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. See link for schedule. Call for 24-hour road conditions info: 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1). More »

  • Vehicle Length Limits Have Changed in Sequoia NP (if Entering/Exiting Hwy 198)

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, please pay close attention to new vehicle length advisories for your safety and the safety of others. More »

  • Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities May Change – Check Back for Updates

    Some opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks may change due to weather or other circumstances. Call 559-565-3341 or send us an email using the "Contact Us" link below the main menu (bottom left, this page).

  • You May Have Trouble Calling Us. Use the "Contact Us" Link (Bottom Left) to Send an E-mail.

    We are experiencing technical problems receiving some incoming phone calls at the parks. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please keep trying to reach us or check this website for frequently-asked questions. The search box (top, right) may be helpful.

Student Employment

Ranger in front of giant tree
Park ranger prepares to give a special presentation at the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on earth.
National Park Service/Rick Cain
 

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Student Pathways Program

We are very interested in hiring college students for each summer season! In order to qualify for employment, students must:

  • be a citizen of the United States to obtain a federal job at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks or any National Park Service site. Non-federal jobs may be available in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks with the Sequoia Natural History Association or commercial operations like hotels, restaurants, etc.
  • be currently enrolled on a full-time or half-time basis in an accredited institution of higher learning and must maintain at least a 2.0 grade-point average.

Anyone interested in summer employment may apply via USAJOBS. Please refer to the following website for information on the new Pathways Program for students and recent graduates. http://www.opm.gov/hiringreform/pathways/

Types of Summer Employment Positions

Minimum Qualifications Needed for Summer Employment

Benefits of Summer Employment

Positions traditionally filled under the Pathways Program include:

Park Guide Visitor Use Assistant
Trail Laborer Maintenance Worker
Forestry Aid (Wildland Firefighter) Custodial Worker
Biological Science Aid Office Clerk


You can email questions about working for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks or call (559) 565-3752.

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Did You Know?

Sequoia cross-section shows evidence of much fire damage and recovery

Sequoia tree rings tell a fascinating story of survival and adaptation. Many sequoia cross-sections do not show a neat set of concentric growth rings. Among the rings are many scars — indicating repeated fire damage — and as many curved rings, the growth that eventually covered over the scars.