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Meteorological Technician (Winter Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 52 days ago
On-site Yellowstone National Park, WY $24.2/hr Apply by Aug 18, 2026 Meteorological Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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Likely entry on duty: October - November 2026. Open to the first 100 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on 08/18/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:
What You'll Do
- →Utilizes cross country skis under harsh backcountry conditions on steep and rugged mountainous terrain.
- →Collects and records daily snow, avalanche, and weather observations from avalanche paths affecting Yellowstone Park roads, Enters information into database.
- →Evaluates National Weather Service and Natural Resource Service products and data from automated mountain weather stations for inclusion in the avalanche forecasts.
- →Conducts field snow stability tests and observations, and in conjunction with other observations from field personnel.
- →Independently interprets and evaluates snow stability and issues daily avalanche hazard forecasts and warnings which are available to park personnel.
- →Determines when/if avalanche hazard mitigation is needed.
- →Using own judgement and experience, determines when avalanche conditions have changed sufficiently to recommend a change in existing avalanche hazard ratings.
- →Responsible for determining road closures and reopening based on avalanche danger and weather conditions.
- →Participates in avalanche hazard mitigations as a forecaster and/or howitzer team member.
- →In the event of avalanche accident, serves as a first responder for rescues and/or prepares detailed reports of the accident and response operations.
- →Develops and teaches avalanche safety training classes for park employees and partners.
- →This position will be located at one of two possible locations, depending on operational needs and available housing.
- →Lake Area Information: This position may be located at Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, elevation 7,750 feet, 52 miles south of park headquarters at Mammoth.
- →Temperatures of -20 degrees Fahrenheit are not uncommon in winter.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Depending on location, government housing may be available.
- ✓You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
- ✓You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
- ✓If selected for a position/location required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- ✓You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
- ✓You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓You will be required to possess and maintain a current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification You must be able to ski under harsh backcountry conditions on steep and rugged mountainous terrain.
- ✓To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 35b34b17-4a5a-4e7d-b5df-e2bc22c290cc
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