Animal Caretaker (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in California is seeking qualified applicants for a position within our team. The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards and precise work practices, with attention to technical factors such as interpreting instructions and using measuring instruments.

The position requires meeting multiple job-related factors and is open to the first 30 applicants or until 10/26/2026. Applicants must describe their experience and training in detail in their resume to demonstrate

Qualifications

• The ad lists several job-related factors and screening criteria such as ability to perform work under supervision, use of measuring instruments, interpretation of instructions and safety.

Job description

The typical defined season is not to exceed 6 months between Apr-Oct but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2027.

Open to the first 30 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic
3. Use of Measuring Instruments
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints
5. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
6. Knowledge of Materials
7. Dexterity and Safety

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.