Seasonal Meteorology Technician – Avalanche Forecasts

US National Park Service; Moose (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service's Grand Teton National Park is seeking staff for seasonal roles beginning October–November 2026. The position emphasizes avalanche-related field work, weather observation, and data collection in remote alpine conditions.

Applicants must document relevant specialized experience or education, including Pro Avalanche Level II and Wilderness First Responder with CPR certification. The process notes strict resume formatting and eligibility reviews.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: measuring meteorological phenomena with scientific equipment and instrumentation; conducting field snow stability tests and observations; evaluating weather maps, products, and data for determining avalanche forecasts; observing and recording atmospheric characteristics, i.e., temperature, air movement, visibility, pressure, air density, cloud types; decoding, plotting, and systematically recording data related to the physical characteristics of the atmosphere, i.e., charts, diagrams, cross sections; or collecting, analyzing, interpreting, adjusting, and verifying atmospheric and other meteorological data to confirm and improve accuracy and efficacy. You must include hours per week worked.

Skills

Pro Avalanche Level II

Wilderness First Responder

CPR certification

Job description

The US National Park Service's Grand Teton National Park is seeking staff for seasonal roles beginning October–November 2026. The position emphasizes avalanche-related field work, weather observation, and data collection in remote alpine conditions.

Applicants must document relevant specialized experience or education, including Pro Avalanche Level II and Wilderness First Responder with CPR certification. The process notes strict resume formatting and eligibility reviews.