Seasonal Animal Care Technician (Apr–Nov)

US National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in California seeks candidates for a seasonal position with a defined season not to exceed 6 months (Apr–Nov). The assignment may vary by weather, project needs, or funding and anticipates initial duty in April–May 2027.

Applicants are limited to the first 120 or until 10/26/2026, whichever comes first. All qualifications must be met by the closing date and applicants should address the required factors and procedures in detail.

Qualifications

• Describe in detail experience and training that prepare you to perform the duties.
• Your resume must support responses to the assessment questions.
• The reviewer will not infer duties from job titles alone.
• Meet at least 2 points on screen-out elements and average at least 2 on all elements.

Skills

Independent work

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Interpret instructions

Tools maintenance

Materials knowledge

Dexterity & safety

Job description

US National Park Service in California seeks candidates for a seasonal position with a defined season not to exceed 6 months (Apr–Nov). The assignment may vary by weather, project needs, or funding and anticipates initial duty in April–May 2027.

Applicants are limited to the first 120 or until 10/26/2026, whichever comes first. All qualifications must be met by the closing date and applicants should address the required factors and procedures in detail.