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Open: May 14, 2026 — Closes: May 20, 2026
Summary
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May to June but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June 2026. Salary Range: $19.94 - $25.92 per hour. For additional information regarding the open positions for this park, reach out to: Michael Garel, Michael_Garel@nps.gov.
Major Duties
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary 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. Responds to emergency medical assistance calls using advanced knowledge of local roads, buildings, park lands and adjoining response areas. Exhibits familiarity with emergency and patient transport vehicles and ability safely operate these vehicles under all weather and traffic conditions including skill in emergency communication techniques and operation of communication equipment. Independently conducts accurate and complete patient assessments in the field, ambulance and clinical setting. Communicates clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with patients, medical staff and public safety personnel, exhibiting familiarity with medical terminology. Maintains fleet and patient transport vehicles in a safe and duty ready state. Physical Demands: Incumbent must maintain good physical condition and be able to pass the Physical Exercise Battery (PEB) or applicable standards outlined in Director's Order/Reference Manual-57 NPS Occupational Medical Standards, Health and Fitness. Work demands range from periods of office work (walking, standing, sitting and lifting) to strenuous periods of extended and extreme physical and mental activity. EMS and search and rescue activities involve walking long distances over rough terrain, carrying heavy loads, and using technical rescue equipment. Prolonged periods without sleep are a common occurrence both during ambulance shifts and during SAR response. Incumbent must be able to fly in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft without ill effects. The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients. Generally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, frequently under adverse conditions or in confined surroundings. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting, medical clinic, ambulance, classroom, in the field, on trails, and in remote backcountry settings. On a regular and recurring basis employee is required to work in all types of weather conditions. EMS work involves frequent exposure to hazardous environments, hazardous flight landings and takeoffs, extremes in temperature, and exposure to communicable diseases. The employee is required to comply with use of various levels of personal protective clothing and special safety and health precautions.
