Today, the National Park Service encompasses more than 370 sites across the United States and in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The National Park Service is a bureau of the United States Department of the Interior. Every year, millions of people from the United States and abroad visit our national park areas. To protect park resources and to serve the public, the National Park Service employs a permanent workforce and an essential temporary workforce. Whether permanent or temporary, employees have the opportunity to learn more about the National Park Service system and its mission.
Temporary jobs are very competitive.
The number of applicants is usually far greater than the positions available every year, particularly at larger, well-known parks. Some positions are filled by experienced temporary employees who have worked previously for the National Park Service. For current salary information, please refer to the vacancy announcement for the position and park to which you are applying. For positions requiring a uniform, an allowance is allotted which may partially cover uniform costs. Procedures for Applying for Temporary Employment Applicants may apply for employment year round.