Experience your America by building a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired, the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

The Seasonal Recruitment Operations Center is currently accepting applications to fill up to two (2) temporary positions at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Montana. Appointments made under this announcement are limited to 1039 hours (six months) in a service year and may be terminated at any time. Appointments under this announcement are eligible for rehire and/or extension (when initial appointment is less than 1039 hours) if workload and funding allow. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent service years.  Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2014

These position may be filled at either grade level and does not have promotion potential.

The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located 15 miles east of Montrose, Colorado. Montrose has a population of approximately 18,000 and regionally serves a population of 60,000.  Most grocery, shopping, entertainment and medical services can be found there.  The North Rim of the park is 7 miles from the town of Crawford, CO.  The closest town for shopping is Hotchkiss or Delta, CO.  The rock of Black Canyon is rugged steep and deep and offers some of the most challenging rock climbing in North America.  The park is home to a rich variety of plants and wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and big horn sheep. There are abundant recreational opportunities in the area, including hiking, camping, fishing, river running, mountain biking, and many others from desert lands to mountain peaks.  For more information on the Montrose area, see website: www.montrosechamber.com.  For more information on Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, see website: www.nps.gov/blca.

This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION.

• Occasional Travel
• 5 nights per month

• No

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a NPS Type II Law Enforcement Commission.
• Must possess or be able to obtain state issued driver's license.
• Must pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) prior to start date.
• Drug testing is required