There are many ways to get involved with the programs of the Resource Stewardship and Science directorate including:
Internships
Employment - seasonal, term, and permanent
Research opportunities - including the Scientists in Parks program
Volunteer positions
Internships
Cultural Resource Programs - Multiple
Annually - hires individuals through a NCPE (National Council for Preservation Education) agreement to serve as interns for programs including: Archeology, Anthropology, Cultural Landscapes, Historic Architecture, History, and Museum Resources. Summer positions (beginning May to July and ending September to October) are typically posted on https://preservenet.org/ncpe-internships/ in January. Academic year positions (beginning January and ending in April) are typically posted on https://preservenet.org/ncpe-internships/ in September.
Invasive Plant Management program
Annually - hires individuals to serve on field crews managing invasive plants from spring through early fall. Positions are typically posted on USAJobs in winter (January-March). Internships are also offered for similar positions through Conservation Legacy.Inventory & Monitoring
Annually - hires individuals to serve on field crews monitoring forest vegetation from late spring through early fall and stream water quality year round. Positions are typically posted on USAJobs in winter (December - February).Current Job Opportunities
This list includes all park and program jobs open to the public in the Washington, DC area with typical natural and cultural resource position codes (i.e. 0401-Biologist, 1301-Physical Scientist, 0808-Historic Architect, etc.)
Applications for jobs with the National Park Service are accepted via USAJOBS, the federal government's official source for job listings and employment information. The jobs listed below are drawn from USAJOBS; clicking on any of them will take you to the detailed job announcement on that site. Learn more about working for the National Park Service.
Open Period:
October 19, 2026 - October 26, 2026
Salary:
$19.52 - $31.43 / PH
Position Info:
Work schedule is dependent on the position. - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Series and Grade:
GS - 0404 - 5/7
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location(s):
Tucson, Arizona
Fort Collins, Colorado
Washington, District of Columbia
Bozeman, Montana
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Oneida, Tennessee
Moab, Utah
Fort Collins, Colorado
Washington, District of Columbia
Bozeman, Montana
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Oneida, Tennessee
Moab, Utah
Job Summary
Biological Science Technicians (Plants) perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. Open to the first 950 applicants. Applicants must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:
Open Period:
October 19, 2026 - October 26, 2026
Salary:
$19.52 - $31.43 / PH
Position Info:
Work schedule is dependent on the position. - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Series and Grade:
GS - 0404 - 5/7
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location(s):
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Titusville, Florida
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Saint Marys, Georgia
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Middlesboro, Kentucky
Sharpsburg, Maryland
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Bozeman, Montana
Asheville, North Carolina
Buxton, North Carolina
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Nags Head, North Carolina
Ocracoke, North Carolina
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hopkins, South Carolina
Floyd County, Virginia
Saint John Island, Virgin Islands
Titusville, Florida
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Saint Marys, Georgia
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Middlesboro, Kentucky
Sharpsburg, Maryland
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Bozeman, Montana
Asheville, North Carolina
Buxton, North Carolina
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Nags Head, North Carolina
Ocracoke, North Carolina
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hopkins, South Carolina
Floyd County, Virginia
Saint John Island, Virgin Islands
Job Summary
Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. Open to the first 950 applicants. Applicants must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered.For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:
Open Period:
October 19, 2026 - November 02, 2026
Salary:
$24.18 - $31.43 / PH
Position Info:
Work schedule is dependent upon position - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Series and Grade:
GS - 0404 - 7
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Luray, Virginia
Job Summary
Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Shenandoah National Park is March through September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027.
To view more NPS job opportunities, go to USAJOBS.
Last updated: April 30, 2026