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The United States always needs citizens willing to commit to public service. Working for the National Park Service involves dedicating your time and efforts to preserving the historic heritage of the nation and conserving the country's natural beauty.
In Hyde Park, NY, our devoted public servants honor the homes and narratives associated with the Roosevelt and Vanderbilt families.
On this page, you will find employment options for the three park units of the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites of Hyde Park, NY. All three sites work under the same administration and often duties fulfilled at one site may overlap into working at another. These sites include the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt NHS, the Eleanor Roosevelt NHS, and the Vanderbilt Mansion NHS.
At the bottom of this page, listings from USAJobs.gov will appear under the "Current Job Opportunities" section when there are active federal positions available in Hyde Park, NY. USAJobs.gov is the primary recruitment and management website for federal agencies. If there are no listings below, it means that we are currently not hiring in our three-park unit, but you may return periodically to see if a new listing has been uploaded. Furthermore, if you are interested in general federal employment, you can widen the geographic range on USAJobs.gov. That website offers positions around the country for the National Park Service and numerous agencies and departments. Some internships may appear on this "Employment" webpage that are not listed on USAJobs.gov, so remember to check this page thoroughly.
NPS - Employment Appointment Types
There are three main appointment types of which the public should be aware.
When applying fo competitive hiring within the executive branch, these three types are "Permanent", "Term", and "Temporary". Additionally, the concept of a "Seasonal" appointment is important, and it is a form of "Temporary" employment. Please use the collapsing panels below to learn more. Also, go to the follwing webpage for a deeper explanation of the appointment types: Policy, Data, Oversight - OPM.gov.
Traditionally, a public citizen is not directly hired into a "Permanent" role.
After a probationary period of one year and a total of three years continuous creditable service, a federal employee can attain a career appointment as a "Permanent" employee.
This is often a full-time position with benefits and a 40-hour work week with some variance.
"Term" refers to a job appointment that lasts between one and four years.
After one year of probationary work and three years of continous service in "Term" or "Temporary" status, a federal employee can be eligible for "Permanent" status.
This appointment type can be part-time or full-time. A full-time version will have benefits and a 40-hour work week with some variance.
Simply put, "Temporary" means a job appointment that lasts for one year or less.
After one year of probationary work and three years of continous service in "Term" or "Temporary" status, a federal employee can be eligible for "Permanent" status.
This appointment type can be part-time or full-time. A full-time version will have benefits and a 40-hour work week with some variance.
At the National Historic Sites of Hyde Park, NY, we do not often have openings for "Permanent" or "Term" work, but every year we have one or two seasons in which we hire "Seasonal" temporary workers for 6 month periods.
These job listings are often uploaded to USA Jobs in September or October for the next year's working season.
Seasonal position listings could include "Seasonal Park Rangers", Seasonal Fee Technicians", "Seasonal Custodial Worker", "Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic", and more.
These "Seasonal" hiring periods put all applicants into a large pool which means that if you want to work in Hyde Park, other parks nationwide will still consider your resume.
If you wish to work with us specifically, please elaborate on your interests in the Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Vanderbilt Mansion sites in your application.
Remember that the whole nation is open to you in this hiring process. Any National Park Service site in the country would be happy to have you.
Check this page and our social media accounts periodically in September and October for updates on seasonal hiring.
NPS of Hyde Park, NY - Employment Divisions
In the National Park Service, there are numerous divisions of labor.
These divisions require specialized and hardworking individuals. Some of the divisions and their general duties for the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites are listed below in collapsing panels. Click each panel to find out a bit more. Remember that these descriptions are succinct overviews, and an official USAJobs.gov listing will include a thorough description of requirements.
DIVISION FOCUS: To provide tours and relevant knowledge of historic sites to the public
Interpreters are public-facing, history experts who wear the NPS uniform complete with badge and iconic hat. Thy are an ever-present resource when visitors need logistic or educational information.
Interpretive rangers provide tours to the public by guiding them through historic spaces and providing exhaustive details on important figures and events.
Rangers and guides often provide educational walks and pop-up exhibits on the grounds concerning unique subjects and perspectives.
DIVISION FOCUS: Selling tickets, handling money, and orienting visitors
Fee Technicians are often the first point of contact for a visitor at a historic site.
Sitting behind the front desk in a visitor center, fee technicians sell tickets and passes to the public and are expected to responsibly handle funds.
Wearing the official service badge and uniform of the NPS, fee technicians in Hyde Park, NY may also work as interpretive guides who advise visitors on places of interest and important narratives.
DIVISION FOCUS: Preserving American cultural resources within archives and historic homes
While interpretive rangers leads visitors through historic homes, the museum services team curates and preserves the historic objects and furnishings within while designing exibits for public viewing.
Using up-to-date preservation techniques, museum services accurately stage objects in historic spaces to mimic their historic staging and enrich visitor experiences.
Museum services members archive historic objects physically and digitally in databases to protect them as cultural resources
DIVISION FOCUS: Oversight and management of other divisions and communicating with partners
Each division requires manager, leads, and supervisors to handle logistics and collaborate with other divisions and local, private organizations.
The administrative office houses professionals involved in finance, scheduling, public relations, marketing, social media, and more.
Speciailists who handle information technology, graphic design, volunteerism, and educational programming can be found in this category as well.
DIVISION FOCUS: To maintain and preserve park grounds and facilities for the public
Maintenance professionals may be skilled in handling woodwork, metalwork, electrical work, machinery, custodial services, and more .
Using strict preservation guidelines, the maintenance crew keeps the facades and frameworks of historic buildings intact and pristine for the public.
The maintenance crew makes sure that the park grounds remain open and accessible daily by plowing snow, mowing lawns, cleaning structures, and handling unforeseen issues amongst many more tasks.
DIVISION FOCUS: Acquiring and analyzing data about regional species and ecosystems.
Keeping track of local wildlife populations can be a complicated and rewarding endeavor for resource team members.
The resource management team uses modern technology and techniques to better understand our biome and how to protect it.
Resource specialists capture photos of cute animals, but they always give wild creatures their own space.
DIVISION FOCUS: To serve and protect the public
Law Enforcement (LE) rangers are the National Park Service equivalent of police officers.
These federal protectors keep the visiting public safe when troubling situations arise.
LE rangers are certified in first aid emergency procedures and can help visitors in medical or fire emergencies before othr regional professionsals arrive.
DIVISION FOCUS: gardening and land magement
Horticulturists and gardeners in the NPS manage the upkeep of historic flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and more.
NPS gardeners are always researching how to implement historic and modern techniques in the proper spaces to keep plant life thriving.
A gardener gets their hands dirty year round by planting, pruning, and handling soil. Oftentimes, the produce harvested from such efforts is offered to local food banks.
Current Job Opportunities
Employment opportunities on USAJobs.gov for Hyde Park, NY will appear below. If there are no listings below, it means that we are currently not hiring in our three-park unit on USAjobs.gov, but you may return periodically to see if a new listing has been uploaded. Furthermore, some internships may appear on the top of this "Employment" webpage that are not listed on USAJobs.gov, so remember to check this page thoroughly.
