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 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 30, 2024 - April 24, 2025
Salary:
$19.33 - $23.94 / PH
Position Info:
Not provided. See the job summary.
Series and Grade:
GS - 0404 - 5/7
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Page County, Virginia
Job Summary
These temporary positions are located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Natural and Cultural Resources Division. This announcement has an early cut-off date (see Duties section for more information).
Open Period:
January 17, 2025 - May 06, 2025
Salary:
$19.33 - $23.94 / PH
Position Info:
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. - 1039 Hours- The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May-June, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 05/18/2025
Series and Grade:
GS - 0404 - 5/7
Who May Apply:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Open to the public
Open to the public
Location:
Luray, Virginia
Job Summary
These temporary/1039 positions are located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Natural and Cultural Division to assist with wildlife population, capture, and monitoring. This announcement has an early cut-off date (see Duties section for more information).
Open Period:
April 07, 2025 - April 21, 2025
Salary:
$46,148.00 - $66,872.00 / PA
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:
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Job Summary
This position is located in National Capital Parks-East, in the Division of Resource Management Program. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for National Capital Parks-East is June-December, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: End of May. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 04/21/2025 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