NPS Photo Interested In Working At Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks?Every year, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks hires dedicated staff looking to help protect our public lands. Here, employees can walk underneath living giants as they lead interpretive programs for visitors, explore the farthest reaches of the Sierra Nevada as a wilderness ranger, or work to protect our unique ecosystems as vegetation crew. 
NPS / Sage Boerke Area InformationSequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Parks are jointly administered by one Superintendent and administrative staff with headquarters located at Ash Mountain (near Three Rivers, CA). WeatherPlan on a variety of temperatures! Early summer nights can be freezing. Most summer days are sunny with temperatures ranging between 65 ˚F and 76˚F. Mid to late summer can bring heatwaves near 100˚F in the Lodgepole District and above 110˚F in the Foothills District and San Joaquin Valley. Pack a variety of clothing and bedding to ensure that you are comfortable. Work Locations Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Now isn't that a mouthful. You are probably used to hearing of only one park within a park title. Sequioa and Kings Canyon are a little different, because they are two separate national park sites, often times referenced together. This can create some confusion, but we've broken it down into bite sized pieces to help!
Ash Mountain is where park headquarters is located. It is approximately 6 miles from the town of Three Rivers, CA at 1,700 feet of elevation. Snow is seldom encountered at this elevation, and the spring, fall, and winter seasons are generally mild. Summers here, however, are anything but. The foothills can be hot and occasionally humid, with temperatures ranging from 80°-115° Farenheit. But, that heat becomes bearable when (safely) taking a dip in the nearby Kaweah River.
The town of Three Rivers has restaurants, groceries, gas stations, banking, and a variety of services and includes a school from kindergarten through eighth grade. The nearest full-service town is Visalia, 35 miles to the west. Lodgepole is truly the heart of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This area sits at 6,700 feet in elevation and is nestled right in the middle of Sequoia National Park. It includes employee housing, a visitor center/office building, maintenance shops, a 260 site campground, a concession-operated grocery store (open summers only), laundry facilities, and a snack bar.
Lodgepole is located 50 miles north of Visalia and 70 miles east of Fresno, CA. Summer temperatures typically range from 45°-90° Farenheit with heavy snow in the winter. There is limited to no cell service here. Pack your favorite book! Experience the wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks at Mineral King. At 7,500 feet of elevation, this area is approximately 25 miles from the town of Three Rivers, CA and remains to be one of the more secluded parts of the parks.
The road to Mineral King is rustic, and some parts are gravel. There is a small diner/market located in Silver City. Facilities are either solar or propane, while electricity is very limited and may go out throughout the summer. Internet and network capabilities are slow and often an unreliable way of communication. There is no cell service available. The gorgeous views and secluded bakcpacking hikes in the area, however, make up for it all! At 6,500 feet of elevation, Grant Grove is the hub for all things Kings Canyon. The area is located 30 miles north of Lodgepole and 55 miles east of Fresno, CA. Average temperatures range from 51° to 86° Farenheit in the summer with winters recieving plenty of snow.
Grant Grove Village includes employee housing, a visitor center, post office, market, concessions operated restaurant, three campgrounds, and a maintenance area. There is limited cell service here. Cedar Grove is a remote, seasonal community. At an elevation of 4,600 feet, the nearest full service towns are Fresno, CA and Visalia CA, both located 87 miles to the west. Snow is seldom encountered in the summer and temperatures typically range from 70°-100° Farenheit.
There is a visitor center, four campgrounds, a snack bar, laundry facilities, and a concession operated market. There is no cell phone service available. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present a uniquely challenging work environment. These parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (nearly 97% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,494 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. They are the highest, most rugged portion of the High Sierra Mountains. As such, these positions require expertise utilizing wilderness travel skills.
Incumbents must be able to hike by foot in the wilderness at high altitude for extended periods of time while carrying backpacks, tools and supplies of at least 50 lbs, and be able to work alone or in crews camping in wilderness for several days to several weeks at a time. Where Do I Apply?Jobs at Sequoia and Kings Canyon, as well as all other national parks and federal agencies, can be found at USAJOBS.gov. If you are new to USAJobs, the application process can be a bit tricky. Here are a few of our tips and tricks to help navigate your application:
Current Job OpportunitiesAll postings below are for jobs at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Some job postings are for jobs that are open at multiple parks and may show as being at a different location. Click on any job link to confirm it is a position that is open at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. More Employment Information
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Last updated: December 10, 2024