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Meteorological Technician (Winter Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Grand Teton National Park is: October - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding Anticipated Entry on Duty: October - November 2026 Open to the first 100 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on 09/28/2026 to be considered.For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:
What You'll Do
- →Conducts field work to include snow stability tests, records snowpack observations, interprets and evaluates raw data dealing with snow stability, collects atmospheric and weather information, and maintenance of remote specialized weather stations.
- →In the event of avalanche accidents or fatalities, may participate in rescue operations and will aid in the preparation of reports.
- →Aids in the preparation of daily regional avalanche forecasts.
- →Conducts avalanche education and outreach efforts to the public and park and partner employees.
- →Working Conditions: The work requires the incumbent to be exposed to potentially dangerous situations in hazardous mountain terrain and extreme cold temperatures.
- →There are risks associated with a variety of circumstances, including avalanche occurrence, and conditions cannot be controlled.
- →Protective equipment such as avalanche beacons, probes, and climbing equipment are used on a routine basis.
- →Work is conducted in an outside environment where temperatures may reach -20F with high winds in steep avalanche terrain.
- →Incumbent is expected to ski with heavy loads in steep mountainous terrain.
- →Incumbent works alone at times and must be able to drive to different field sites.
- →Area Information: Grand Teton National Park and the John D.
- →Rockefeller, Jr.
- →Memorial Parkway in northwestern Wyoming preserve a spectacular landscape.
- →The park encompasses the Teton Range and broad valley of Jackson Hole.
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.
- ✓Selectee must possess a Wilderness First Responder certification or equivalent/higher by enter on duty date.
- ✓Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- ✓Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
- ✓Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
- ✓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 complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- ✓You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license will be required in such cases.
- ✓You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
Personality Fit
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