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Open: May 7, 2026 — Closes: May 21, 2026
Summary
Yosemite National Park: 4 Vacancies The typical seasonal period is April to October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding, and can be extended to 1560 hours based upon management discretion. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May-June 2026 Salary Range: $19.62 - $25.50 per hour. For additional information regarding the open positions for this park, reach out to: Sara Stock, at sara_stock@nps.gov or 209-347-1336
Major Duties
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1560 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. All Grades: Carry out a scientific monitoring program for terrestrial wildlife. All Grades: Collect data on wildlife species encountered and perform other wildlife related duties as assigned, such as performing routine and reoccurring testing and performing quality control of data collected. All Grades: Keep organized field notes, collect, and enter scientific data, and assist in field planning, site mapping, and preparing written reports. All Grades: Candidates should be able to navigate using compass, topographic maps, and GPS off-trail to conduct natural resources field work. GS-06/07 only: Selected candidates will perform all the duties of GS-05 positions but operate with less supervision and assist in provide training and support for newer team members. GS-07 only: Perform the duties of lower graded positions plus will work closely with the project coordinator to manage the field component of the project to which they are assigned. CTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP. this includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).
