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).Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance
Annually - hires individuals to serve as interns on a variety of project topics involving natural and cultural resources in national parks of the National Capital Region. Internships may run over the summer or through the year.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:
December 03, 2024 - December 17, 2024
Salary:
$82,764.00 - $107,590.00 / PA
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
GS - 0807 - 11
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia
Job Summary
This Position is located in National Capital Area Office, in the in the Resource Stewardship and Science Division. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10-years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
Open Period:
December 02, 2024 - May 19, 2025
Salary:
$20.87 - $20.87 / PH
Position Info:
You may be required to work overtime. - 1039 hours. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is mid-May through September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2025
Series and Grade:
GS - 0404 - 5
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Berlin, Maryland
Job Summary
The purpose of the position is to perform routine and uncomplicated biological science tasks common to natural resource management. Technician work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field; work may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. This position is intended to report to a specialist or resources manager in the same or a related field.
Open Period:
December 02, 2024 - May 19, 2025
Salary:
$20.87 - $23.26 / PH
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
GS - 0404 - 5/6
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Berlin, Maryland
Job Summary
This position is located in a National Park Service organization. The purpose of the position is to perform routine biological science tasks common to natural resource management. The GS-5 position is more closely reviewed and the incumbent receives specific instructions for nonroutine assignments, the GS-6 position has more independence.
Open Period:
December 09, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Salary:
$139,395.00 - $181,216.00 / PA
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
GS - 0101 - 14
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Job Summary
This position is located in National Capital Parks-East, in the Resource Management Division. The incumbent serves a senior principal advisor to the Superintendent's Office for all matters relating to the preservation and enhancement of natural and cultural resources within the National Capital Parks-East portfolio with responsibility for the following: cultural and natural resource management, park planning and special park use permitting.
Open Period:
December 09, 2024 - December 16, 2024
Salary:
$31.81 - $37.19 / PH
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
WG - 5001 - 9
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Stafford, Virginia
Job Summary
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Open Period:
December 12, 2024 - December 18, 2024
Salary:
$25.14 - $29.30 / PH
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
XA - 5001 - 9
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location(s):
Mitchell County, North Carolina
Roanoke County, Virginia
Roanoke County, Virginia
Job Summary
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Open Period:
December 10, 2024 - December 23, 2024
Salary:
$29.34 - $34.24 / PH
Position Info:
You may be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. - 2 Years
Series and Grade:
WG - 5001 - 9
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Petersburg, Virginia
Job Summary
This position serves as a certified arborist at a National Park Service Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to provide proper care and maintenance of specimen trees and shrubs located within maintained landscapes, and mitigate hazard tree conditions along roadways and trails, and within developed areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, etc., where the visiting public are invited to come; by performing arboricultural practices and applied arboricultural services.
Open Period:
December 11, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Salary:
$75,715.00 - $98,426.00 / PA
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
GS - 1420 - 11
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location(s):
Petersburg, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Job Summary
This position will be located at either Petersburg National Battlefield, in Petersburg, VA or at Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, VA. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 12/20/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
To view more NPS job opportunities, go to USAJOBS.
Last updated: March 8, 2024