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The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. You can make a difference by bringing your unique experience, background, and perspective to our work.

There are many different ways you can become involved. Are you looking for a full-time, permanent job? We’ve got those. Come work with us—in a 1.6 million acre "office" like no other.

 
 
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"I really like to work here cause it's super cool"-this cool dude

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Maintenance and Facilities Management

With 1.6 million-acres housed within our Preserve, there is always something to do. From maintaining road signs to clearing and fixing roads damaged from weather, cleaning and maintaining visitor centers to keeping campgrounds usuable year round, maintenance and facilities crews are helping to keep the Preserve a pristine and safe place to visit!

Resource Protection and Law Enforcement

Our Preserve protects a variety of resources including archeological sites, protected and endangered plants and animals, and geologic wonders. This protection is important as it ensures that future generations will be able to enjoy the same sights on their own visits. Our Resource Protection rangers also help keep visitors safe by enforcing park rules such as the speed limit.
 
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At least once per quarter, Mojave National Preserve staff come together to complete a service project in the field and enjoy a meal from the employee association.

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Interpretation and Education

A large part of the mission of the National Park Service is to create educative opportunities for the public to learn about the amazing places we manage. Interpretive rangers will greet you at the visitor centers or meet you in the field with fun facts and the answers to (most) of your questions. School groups and digital visitors will often find themselves interacting with those in this profession.

Cultural Resources Management

With a long history associated with the land now part of the Mojave Preserve, there are a lot of cultural resources that need to be studied and planned for protection. These can include tribally associated lands and features, as well as historic uses from previous landowners. Cultural Resource managers work with historical documents and items as well as the people still associated with the land today to better tell the stories of the Preserve.

Natural Resources Management

In addition to the vast cultural connections to the Preserve, Mojave has a diverse flora and fauna enviroment. Natural Resource managers work to identify, study, and in some cases create protection plans for the species found within our boundaries. This involves working with a lot of external scientists and experts as well as internally with monitoring networks.
 
Valley View Fire of July '06
Fire ecology and management has been a critical skill for Mojave National Preserve staff with two major fire incidents in the preserve since 2020.

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Administration Staff

The people who keep it all working smoothly and seamlessly. The administration staff works to support employees out in the field as well as working with internal and external groups on special projects. Knowing how to navigate the ins and outs of hiring the right employees, working to buy and sell property, and making sure payroll is completed in a timely manner all keep the Preserve staff working towards the same goals.

Fire Management Staff

Working in one of the driest ecosystems on the planet definitely comes with some risks, including the potential for fires. Crews stationed at Mojave help protect this and other local parks when unexpected fire strikes. Monitoring and suppressing fires as they appear can help save irreplaceable resources and lives.
 

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Last updated: December 12, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2701 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311

Phone:

(760) 252-6100
For emergencies including vehicle breakdowns, dial 911

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