National Park Service
Summary
These positions are located in Acadia National Park, in the Resource and Visitor Protection Division. The typical seasonal period for Acadia National Park is
mid-April to mid‑October , but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
mid‑April .
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of a park level PSAR organization, including PSAR‑related program areas such as patrols, education, technical search and rescue, resource monitoring, emergency medical services, all‑hazard incident response, outreach, administration, and/or training.
Serve as a member of the park’s All‑Hazard Incident Management Team, responding to incidents that may include search and rescue, emergency medical services, or natural disasters.
Respond to emergency medical calls including trail response, ground/hasty searches, motor vehicle accidents, and helicopter rescues; provide advanced patient care and transportation as part of a comprehensive EMS response, conduct field treatment until definitive care is provided by a higher‑trained medical provider.
Patrol park resources to include backcountry and wilderness areas, trails, shorelines, and campgrounds; provide visitors with information and education to facilitate safe visitor use of park resources; identify and report violations of regulations concerning the use of protected or public lands.
Educate park visitors about a variety of subjects including hazards in the park and how to avoid them, backcountry safety, preparedness, safe hiking and what to do in the case of an emergency, recreational opportunities, park resources and its natural and cultural history.
Requirements
U.S. 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.
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.
Pre‑employment physical examination prior to entry on duty is required at applicant’s expense.
You will be required to successfully complete a pack test per RM 57B once on board.
You will be required to possess a current Emergency Medical Technician certification from the National Registry (NREMT) OR from a State EMS organization or be able to obtain certification by entrance on duty.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver’s license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record. You must also 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 disclose all valid driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
You may be required to complete training and operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 8 nights per month.
Government housing may be available.
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (cCRA have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/20/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume
MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part‑time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full‑time). If part‑time, the hours must be annotated to be able to prorate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
EXPERIENCE:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparablesfish in scope and responsibility to the GS‑7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but may be limited to, Park guide or tour leader; law enforcement or investigative work; archaeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations. You must include hours per week worked.
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least two full academic years of progressively higher‑level graduate education, or a master’s or equivalent graduate degree related to the occupation (Major study – natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled.) You must include transcripts.
Volunteer Experience:
آز 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.
Physical Demands The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing, hiking, and lifting heavy objects. Work may be performed on uneven, steep, rough, slippery, and/or rugged terrain. EMS and search and rescue involve walking long distances over roughецеп terrain, carrying heavy loads, and using technical rescue equipment. Going without sleep for long periods of time is a common occurrence.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting, classroom, in the korero field, on trails, and in remote backcountry or wilderness settings. Search and Rescue and EMS work involves frequent exposure to potentially dangerous situations and/or hazardous environments to include hazardous flight لاستings and takeoffs, extreme outdoor weather conditions, and/or exposure to communicable diseases. Various levels of personal protective clothing are required to perform functions safely.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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mid-April to mid‑October , but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
mid‑April .
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of a park level PSAR organization, including PSAR‑related program areas such as patrols, education, technical search and rescue, resource monitoring, emergency medical services, all‑hazard incident response, outreach, administration, and/or training.
Serve as a member of the park’s All‑Hazard Incident Management Team, responding to incidents that may include search and rescue, emergency medical services, or natural disasters.
Respond to emergency medical calls including trail response, ground/hasty searches, motor vehicle accidents, and helicopter rescues; provide advanced patient care and transportation as part of a comprehensive EMS response, conduct field treatment until definitive care is provided by a higher‑trained medical provider.
Patrol park resources to include backcountry and wilderness areas, trails, shorelines, and campgrounds; provide visitors with information and education to facilitate safe visitor use of park resources; identify and report violations of regulations concerning the use of protected or public lands.
Educate park visitors about a variety of subjects including hazards in the park and how to avoid them, backcountry safety, preparedness, safe hiking and what to do in the case of an emergency, recreational opportunities, park resources and its natural and cultural history.
Requirements
U.S. 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.
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.
Pre‑employment physical examination prior to entry on duty is required at applicant’s expense.
You will be required to successfully complete a pack test per RM 57B once on board.
You will be required to possess a current Emergency Medical Technician certification from the National Registry (NREMT) OR from a State EMS organization or be able to obtain certification by entrance on duty.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver’s license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record. You must also 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 disclose all valid driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
You may be required to complete training and operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 8 nights per month.
Government housing may be available.
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (cCRA have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/20/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume
MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part‑time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full‑time). If part‑time, the hours must be annotated to be able to prorate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
EXPERIENCE:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparablesfish in scope and responsibility to the GS‑7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but may be limited to, Park guide or tour leader; law enforcement or investigative work; archaeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations. You must include hours per week worked.
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least two full academic years of progressively higher‑level graduate education, or a master’s or equivalent graduate degree related to the occupation (Major study – natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled.) You must include transcripts.
Volunteer Experience:
آز 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.
Physical Demands The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing, hiking, and lifting heavy objects. Work may be performed on uneven, steep, rough, slippery, and/or rugged terrain. EMS and search and rescue involve walking long distances over roughецеп terrain, carrying heavy loads, and using technical rescue equipment. Going without sleep for long periods of time is a common occurrence.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting, classroom, in the korero field, on trails, and in remote backcountry or wilderness settings. Search and Rescue and EMS work involves frequent exposure to potentially dangerous situations and/or hazardous environments to include hazardous flight لاستings and takeoffs, extreme outdoor weather conditions, and/or exposure to communicable diseases. Various levels of personal protective clothing are required to perform functions safely.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new window: Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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