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:
July 23, 2024 - August 07, 2024
Salary:
$28.10 - $32.75 / PH
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
WG - 5003 - 7
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia
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:
July 24, 2024 - August 07, 2024
Salary:
$99,200.00 - $128,956.00 / PA
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
GS - 0807 - 12
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 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 to the first 35 applicants or until 08/07/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Open Period:
July 25, 2024 - July 31, 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.
To view more NPS job opportunities, go to USAJOBS.
Last updated: March 8, 2024