Federal natural resources & parks jobs
Natural resources and biological sciences specialists (0401) and park rangers (0025) protect public lands, wildlife and visitor experiences at the Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Biology-related series usually need coursework in biological or natural sciences. Park ranger roles mix interpretation, visitor services and resource protection. Seasonal hiring is common in spring.
USAJOBS currently lists 79 open natural resources & parks announcements. The most active recent employers are National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 50 of the latest 79 offer remote work or telework.
OPM occupational series: 0401, 0025
- Open announcements
- 79
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- National Park Service
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 50 / 79
Occupation snapshot: Natural Resources & Parks
National figures for related occupations across all employers, not just the federal government. Federal pay is set by each announcement's grade and locality.
| Occupation | National median wage | Outlook | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoologists and Wildlife BiologistsO*NET-SOC 19-1023.00 | $76,780 per year$36.91 per hour2025 data | Below Average outlook4% projected change (2025-2035)1,400 openings per year | Bachelor's degree |
| Park NaturalistsO*NET-SOC 19-1031.03 | $73,010 per year$35.1 per hour2025 data | Average outlook5% projected change (2025-2035)2,100 openings per year | Bachelor's degree |
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Newest federal natural resources & parks jobs
Biologist
Closes Nov 10, 2026Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Department of Health and Human Services
Atlanta, Georgia
$156,451 - $197,200 per year · GS-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Park Manager (Superintendent)
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Middlesboro, Kentucky
$125,776 - $163,514 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Multiple
- Telework eligible
Biologist
Closes Nov 10, 2026Agricultural Marketing Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$61,722 - $99,252 per year · GS-9 to 11
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Seasonal)
Closes Nov 11, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Multiple Locations
$33.44 - $43.47 per hour · GS-9
- Multiple schedules
- Temporary
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Norfolk, Virginia
$51,210 - $81,436 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)
Closes Nov 10, 2026Air Combat Command · Department of the Air Force
Luke AFB, Arizona
$93,629 - $121,720 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Park Manager (Superintendent)
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
$147,945 - $192,331 per year · GS-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Park Manager (Superintendent)
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
$147,945 - $192,331 per year · GS-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER (ENVIRONMENTAL)
Closes Nov 16, 2026Air Education and Training Command · Department of the Air Force
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
$108,001 - $140,403 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
Park Ranger (Protection)
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Location Negotiable After Selection
$51,632 - $105,735 per year · GL-5 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
Park Ranger (Protection)
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Location Negotiable After Selection
$51,632 - $105,735 per year · GL-5 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
Biological Scientist
Closes Nov 9, 2026Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Department of Agriculture
Manhattan, Kansas
$74,678 - $97,087 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Production Facility Branch Chief
Closes Nov 9, 2026Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Department of Agriculture
Edinburg, Texas
$125,776 - $163,514 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Biologist
Closes Nov 9, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
$74,678 - $97,087 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
Park Ranger (Interpretation)
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Valentine, Nebraska
$40,736 - $80,243 per year · GS-5 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Park Ranger (Interpretation)
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Cherry County, Nebraska
$40,736 - $80,243 per year · GS-5 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior
Sacramento, California
$99,218 - $128,987 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Interdisciplinary
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Vicksburg, Mississippi
$89,508 - $163,514 per year · DB-4
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 6, 2026Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Bangor, Washington
$100,602 - $130,786 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Biologist
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior
Kulm, North Dakota
$40,736 - $80,243 per year · GS-5 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Park Ranger (Preventative Search and Rescue) (Wilderness) (Seasonal)
Closes Nov 9, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Multiple Locations
$24.18 - $31.43 per hour · GS-7
- Full-time
- Temporary
Park Ranger (Protection)
Closes Nov 14, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Location Negotiable After Selection
$76,745 - $124,730 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
Supervisory Park Ranger
Closes Nov 16, 2026Bureau of Reclamation · Department of the Interior
Angels Camp, California
$74,678 - $97,087 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Agriculturalist (State Plant Health Director)
Closes Nov 5, 2026Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Interdisciplinary (Mech and Civ Engineer/Comm Planner/Bio/Land Arch/Architect/Phy Scientist)
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Saint Paul, Minnesota
$81,415 - $126,859 per year · GS-11 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
Agriculturist
Closes Nov 5, 2026Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Department of Agriculture
Location Negotiable After Selection
$106,437 - $138,370 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Park Ranger (I)
Closes Nov 6, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Bartlett Cove, Alaska
$84,439 - $109,777 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Park Ranger (Visitor Services)
Closes Nov 9, 2026U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior
Charlestown, Rhode Island
$84,579 - $131,790 per year · GS-11 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY LIFE SCIENTIST/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
Closes Nov 4, 2026Naval Air Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Air Station San Diego, California
$121,585 - $158,062 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation)
Closes Nov 4, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Tumacacori, Arizona
$76,095 - $98,928 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
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