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Recreation Assistant (Winter Outdoor Activities) (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 64 days ago
On-site Longmire, WA $19.5 – $31.4/hr Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Recreation Aid And Assistant ENFPESFJESFPISFP
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Likely Entry On Duty: October - November 2026. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 07/20/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 07/20/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:
What You'll Do
- →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 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.
- →Winter seasonal Recreation Assistant (Winter Outdoor Activities) (Seasonal), GS-0189 positions include Mount Rainier National Park which is recruiting for a GS 6.
- →Major Duties: Presents informal and formal educational talks pertaining to resource protection to all types of audiences.
- →Responds to visitor's inquiries for information, direction and general knowledge.
- →Provides answers to recurring questions.
- →Provides a wide range of services to visitors including assistance with lost articles, equipment failure, and first aid.
- →Uses multimedia (such as, audio-visual equipment, computer software) to create informational presentations or products and to communicate operational status and needs.
- →Performs day-to-day patrol operations to facilitate visitor understanding, enjoyment and protection of the resource and to induce behavior that complies with park regulations.
- →Negotiate with individuals or organizations to resolve conflicts, disputes or grievances.
- →Performs emergency services to ill and injured visitors in a variety of settings.
- →Assists with trip itinerary planning using the "Preventive Search and Rescue" concepts.
- →Possesses excellent skills in alpine and/or Nordic skiing in steep backcountry avalanche terrain in order to safely conduct field patrols, make field observations, perform snow surveys, and participate in search and rescues.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓For Mount Rainier National Park, you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
- ✓In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- ✓You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.
- ✓Lastly, you may be required to 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
- ✓You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓At Mount Rainier National Park, you will be required to possess a current Emergency Medical Technician certification.
- ✓At Mount Rainier National Park, you may be required to work weekends and holidays.
Personality Fit
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