NPS photo JobsNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve employs a variety of professional, administrative, technical, clerical, and trade employees. The park workforce consists of about 60 permanent and 35 seasonal employees. Necessary qualifications and wages vary with the type of position and skill required. Employment opportunities are posted: www.usajobs.opm.gov.
Applicants must apply to a specific job announcement. Generic applications to any available vacancy are not accepted. Applicants must submit an application and all other requested information prior to the closing date of the announcement. There is no maintained list of available applicants in the form of a standing register. Only United States citizens may be considered for National Park Service positions. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, or national origin. 
NPS photo Permanent Employment Permanent employment with the National Park Service requires specific education or work experience. All job announcements are posted at www.usajobs.opm.gov.
The park usually hires several seasonal positions each year in the following positions: Volunteer-In-ParkTo Apply: Call (304) 465-2634 to obtain an information packet and application. Send completed application and cover letter with information on availability, three references, and specific interest in a position to: Volunteer Coordinator See the NPS website at www.volunteer.gov/gov/ for more information. InternshipsEvery summer the park fills several internship positions, most frequently in the Divisions of Interpretation and Resource Management. Internships are usually hired through the American Conservation Experience (ACE). Find out more on the ACE website: www.usaconservation.org. Current Job OpportunitiesLeasing OpportunityNational Park Service (NPS) seeks to lease the following space:State: WV City: Glen Jean Delineated Area: Within 20 miles of the park headquarters located in Glen Jean, WV 25846 Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 1-bedroom Apartments Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 3 to 4-bedroom houses or apartments Space Type: Housing Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced, single recurring payment, lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 100-year flood plain. The U.S. Government, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, is seeking to lease a flexible mix studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and/or three- or more bedroom furnished units with full kitchens, bathroom(s), and living/dining space to house between 1 to 4 employees. More than one lease may be negotiated from this announcement to meet the total need. Kitchens must have major appliances including a gas or electric range, refrigerator, kitchen sink, and microwave oven. Lessor must provide utilities (water, sewer, heat, electricity, lawn care, and trash removal) and parking and facility maintenance. Singlefamily homes must include a washer and dryer. Apartments or multi-plex units must provide washers and dryers in each unit or in a shared laundry room accessible to all tenants. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve requires the ability to lease units up to 12 months (August 2024 to July 2025), not-to-exceed 364 days with the potential to renew up to five years. Offers Due: 07/01/2024 (must be at least 10 days from ad date) Occupancy (Estimated): 8/1/2024 Send Expressions of Interest to via mail or email to: Name/Title: Casey Tompkins, Housing Manager Address: 104 Main Street Glen Jean, WV 25846 Office Phone: (304) 465-6502 Email Address: Casey_Tompkins@nps.gov |
Last updated: June 21, 2024