Employment Opportunities

The National Park Service Office of Public Health employs U.S. Public Health Service Officers and civilian staff to deliver the highest quality professional public health services. Current vacancy announcements and position descriptions will be listed below when available. To learn more about PHS officer employment, visit the official Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service website.

Public Health Consultant

O-5 Billet/GS-13 (Non-Supervisory, Full Promotion Potential)
Location: Remote and negotiable within the following states: Washington, Oregon, and California (only in Redding or further north
Closing Date: November 25, 2024
Position Description: The National Park Service (NPS) is recruiting a Commissioned Corps officer to fill the position of Public Health Consultant (PHC). The duty station for this position is remote and negotiable within the following states: Washington, Oregon, and California (only in Redding or further north). Although the position is remote, office space may be available at certain national park units located in those states. Applicants in the Health Services Officer, Environmental Health, and Engineer categories with wastewater, drinking water, and food safety background will be considered. The PHC, under the general direction of the Team Lead, Field Services Branch, within the Office of Health and Safety (OHS), serves as a public health expert and advisor to the Chief, OHS, as well as Regional Directors, supervisors, field staff and private citizens. The position is responsible for providing public health services to a geographic cluster of parks (Interior Regions 9, 10, & 11) in support of the mission of the OHS and the NPS. The PHC evaluates public health and operational issues related to potable water treatment and supply, treatment and disposal of wastewater, food safety, and backcountry operations; consults on zoonotic and vector-borne disease issues such as rabies, Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and avian influenza; and provides support for other public health activities, including recreational water quality, special events, training, outbreak investigations, plan review, and emergency/disaster response. Please visit the hyperlinked position title for more information.

Advanced Practice Primary Care Provider

(Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)
O-3/O-4/O-5 Billet (Non-Supervisory, Full Promotion Potential)
(HPSA site, retention bonus annually, and isolated hardship award)
Location: Yosemite National Park
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description: The National Park Service (NPS) is recruiting a Commissioned Corps (CC) officer to fill the position of Advanced Practice Primary Care Provider at the Yosemite Medical Clinic (YMC) with a duty station in Yosemite National Park, California. Organizationally, this position is within Yosemite National Park’s Visitor and Resource Protection Division and reports to the clinic’s Nurse Manager. Well-qualified officers with the ranks of O-2, O-3 and O-4 are encouraged to apply. Our site is highly dynamic and rewarding, but flexibility and possession of highly clinical skills is needed to be successful. YMC provides ambulatory care services to park visitors and residents, as well as primary care services to residents and employees. The medical providers include a Physician/Medical Director and one vacant Advanced Practice Primary Care Provider (APP) (NP/PA), both CC officers. During the peak summer season, the provider staff may be augmented by Family or Emergency Medicine (PGY 3 or 4) residents from affiliated academic institutions. During the non-peak season (Fall-Spring), the APP may also be required to precept medical residents and other students (i.e., nursing students, PA, or NP students). Clinical support staff include two CC Registered Nurses year-round, as well as seasonal civilian nurses in the peak season. Please visit the hyperlinked position title for more information.

Staff Nurse Manager

O-4 or O-5 Billet (Supervisory, Full Promotion Potential)
(HPSA site, retention bonus annually, and isolated hardship award)
Location: Yosemite National Park
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description: The National Park Service (NPS) is recruiting a Commissioned Corps (CC) officer to fill the position of Staff Nurse at the Yosemite Medical Clinic (YMC) with a duty station in Yosemite National Park, California. Organizationally, this position is within Yosemite National Park’s Visitor and Resource Protection Division and reports to the clinic’s Health System Administrator. This is a supervisory position and the most senior nurse position in YNP. Well-qualified officers with the ranks of O-3 and O-4 are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be a senior nurse with superior clinical skills, specialty service in emergency service, mental health, and case management, and a leader with a passion for serving the public and a proven track record for quality, safety, teamwork, and efficiency in the workplace. This position may be split into clinical practice (20-30%) and administration (70-80%) according to the officer’s credentials, expertise, and seasonal needs. Our site is highly dynamic and rewarding, but flexibility and possession of highly clinical skills is needed to be successful! YMC provides ambulatory care services to park visitors and residents, as well as primary care services to residents and employees. The medical providers include a Physician/Medical Director and one vacant Advanced Practice Primary Care Provider (APP) (NP/PA), both CC officers. During the peak summer season, the provider staff may be augmented by Family or Emergency Medicine (PGY 3 or 4) residents from affiliated academic institutions. Clinical support staff include two CC Registered Nurses year-round, as well as seasonal civilian nurses in the peak season. Please visit the hyperlinked position title for more information.

Staff Nurse Officer

O-3 or O-4 Billet (Non-Supervisory, Full Promotion Potential)
(HPSA and loan repayment site, ISOHAR award and retention bonus)
Location: Yosemite National Park
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description: The National Park Service (NPS) is recruiting a Commissioned Corps officer to fill the position of Staff Nurse at the Yosemite Medical Clinic (YMC) with a duty station in Yosemite National Park, CA. Organizationally, this position is within Yosemite National Park’s Visitor and Resource Protection Division and reports to the Nurse Manager. Well-qualified officers with the ranks of O-2, and O-3 are encouraged to apply. Our site is highly dynamic and rewarding, but flexibility and possession of highly clinical skills is needed to be successful! YMC provides ambulatory care services to park visitors and residents, as well as primary care services to residents and employees. The medical providers include a Physician/Medical Director and one vacant Advanced Practice Primary Care Provider (APP) (NP/PA), both CC officers. During the peak summer season, the provider staff may be augmented by Family or Emergency Medicine (PGY 3 or 4) residents from affiliated academic institutions. Clinical support staff include two CC Registered Nurses year-round, as well as seasonal civilian nurses in the peak season. Please visit the hyperlinked position title for more information.

Project Specialist-Disaster Supplemental Projects

O-4 Billet (Non-Supervisory, Full Promotion Potential)
Location: Death Valley National Park (Death Valley, CA or Pahrump, NV)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description: The Department of the Interior (DOI)/National Park Service (NPS)/Death Valley National Park (DEVA) is recruiting a Commissioned Corps Officer to fill the position of Project Specialist/Civil, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer with a duty station in Death Valley, CA or Pahrump, NV. Only officers in the Engineer Officer category will be considered. Incumbent is a member of the Management Division within Death Valley National Park and is supervised by the Division Branch Chief. Selectee has responsibility for assisting the Project Manager in initiating, establishing, guiding, and controlling one or more Disaster Supplemental (DS) design/construction projects from inception through completion. Please visit the hyperlinked position title for more information.

Project Specialist-Great American Outdoors Act Projects

O-4 Billet (Non-Supervisory, Full Promotion Potential)
Location: Death Valley National Park (Death Valley, CA or Pahrump, NV)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description: The Department of the Interior (DOI)/National Park Service (NPS) is recruiting a Commissioned Corps Officer to fill the position of Project Specialist/Civil, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer with a duty station in either Death Valley, CA or Pahrump, NV. Only officers in the Engineer Officer category will be considered. Incumbent is a member of the Management Division within Death Valley National Park and is supervised by the Division Branch Chief. Selectee has responsibility as Project Specialist in initiating, establishing, guiding, and assisting with controlling one or more DSC design/construction projects from inception through completion. The projects assigned will be in support for the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA); the historic bipartisan legislation that will expand recreational opportunities and address long overdue infrastructure and modernization challenges. Please visit the hyperlinked position title for more information.

Project Manager-Repair/Rehab

O-5 Billet (Non-Supervisory, Full Promotion Potential)
Location: Death Valley National Park/Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Boulder City, NV)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description: The Department of the Interior (DOI)/National Park Service (NPS) is recruiting a Commissioned Corps Officer to fill the position of Project Manager/Civil, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer with a duty station in Boulder City, NV. Only officers in the Engineer Officer category will be considered. Incumbent is a shared member of the Maintenance Division within Death Valley National Park and Lake Mead Recreational Area and is supervised by the Division Branch Chiefs. Selectee has responsibility for initiating, establishing, guiding, and controlling the design/construction project through completion. The Project Manager will be in support for the repair/rehab needs addressing facilities to include buildings and structures, water and wastewater utility systems, picnic areas, public use areas, and recreational and transportation assets such as pedestrian/bicycle paths, roads, trails, and other critical infrastructures. Please visit the hyperlinked position title for more information.

Project Manager-Disaster Supplemental Projects

O-5 Billet (Non-Supervisory, Full Promotion Potential)
Location: Death Valley National Park (Death Valley, CA or Pahrump, NV)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Description: The Department of the Interior (DOI)/National Park Service (NPS)/Death Valley National Park (DEVA) is recruiting a Commissioned Corps Officer to fill the position of Project Manager/Civil, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer with a duty station in either Death Valley, CA or Pahrump, NV. Only officers in the Engineer Officer category will be considered. Incumbent is a member of the Management Division within Death Valley National Park and is supervised by the Division Branch Chief. Selectee has responsibility as the Project Manager in initiating, establishing, guiding, and controlling one or more Disaster Supplemental (DS) design/construction projects from inception through completion. Please visit the hyperlinked position title for more information.