National Park Service job opportunities come in the form of vacancy announcements. Applicants must submit a specific application, within a specific time frame, for every position available.
Vacancy announcements are available at USAJobs.
- Before you apply, review the entire vacancy announcement carefully. (Some positions require supplemental forms or request specific documentation/proof of information.)
- Get your application in as soon as possible. Applications must be received by the closing date or can fill once a certain quota of applications have been received--so read the announcement carefully.
Application tips
Preparing a resume for a National Park Service job is a little different than preparing one for other employers. When applying for federal jobs, you must:
- Include the specific dates you worked. Be sure to list the amount of time you worked - for example, part-time or full-time - and the number of hours.
- Rather than providing an overview of your work, describe the complexity and details of the jobs you worked. Unlike most resume-writing books, explain in detail your duties.
- Specify the amount of supervision you received.
Several-page-long resumes are common.
