Seasonal Archeological Technician

These temporary positions are located in the Pacific West Region.

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

The first cut‑off date is 11:59 pm (EST), December 30, 2025. Please see the "Next Steps" section for additional cut‑off dates.

The Pacific West Region is recruiting for Temporary seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions, and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending upon work availability and funding.

Multiple Duty Locations:

• Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail – Kailua Kona, HI – 1 GS‑7 position. Government housing is not available. A uniform is not required. Anticipated EOD‑May 2026.
• Crater Lake National Park – Crater Lake, OR – 1 GS‑7 position. Government housing may be available. A uniform is required. Anticipated EOD‑May 2026.
• Great Basin National Park – Baker, NV – 2 GS‑5 positions. Government housing may be available. A uniform is required. Anticipated EOD‑April 2026.
• Lassen Volcanic National Park – Mineral, CA – 2 GS‑7 positions. Government housing may be available. A uniform is required. Anticipated EOD‑May 2026.
• Lava Beds National Monument – Tulelake, CA – 2 GS‑5 positions and 1 GS‑7 position. Government housing may be available. A uniform is required. Anticipated EOD‑April 2026.
• Lewis and Clark National Historical Park – Astoria, OR – 1 GS‑7 position. Government housing is not available. A uniform is required. Anticipated EOD‑May 2026.
• Manzanar National Historic Site – Independence, CA – 2 GS‑7 positions. Government housing is not available. A uniform is required. Anticipated EOD‑April 2026.
• Mount Rainier National Park – Longmire, WA – 2 GS‑5 positions and 3 GS‑7 positions. Government housing is available. Travel may be required for up to 2 nights per month. A uniform is required. Overtime may be required. Anticipated EOD‑April 2026.
• Nez Perce National Historical Park – Spalding,  – 1 GS‑7 position. Government housing is not available. Travel may be required for up to 2 nights per month. A uniform is required. Anticipated EOD‑April 2026.
• North Cascades National Park – Marblemount, WA – 2 GS‑5 positions, 2 GS‑6 positions, and 2 GS‑7 positions. Government housing may be available. Travel may be required for up to 8 nights per month. A uniform is not required. Anticipated EOD‑April 2026.
• Olympic National Park – Port Angeles, WA – 2 GS‑5 positions, 2 GS‑6 positions, and 2 GS‑7 positions. Government housing may be available. Travel may be required for up to 8 nights per month. A uniform is required. Overtime may be required. Anticipated EOD‑May 2026.
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks – Sequoia National Park, CA – 4 GS‑5 positions, 2 GS‑6 positions, and 2 GS‑7 positions. Government housing may be available. A uniform is required. Travel may be required for up to 8 nights per month. Anticipated EOD‑May 2026.
• Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument – Las Vegas, NV – 2 GS‑5 positions. Government housing may be available. A uniform is required. Overtime may be required. Anticipated EOD‑March 2026.
• Yosemite National Park – El Portal, CA – 2 GS‑5 positions, 2 GS‑6 positions, and 2 GS‑7 positions. Government housing may be available. Travel may be required for up to 8 nights per month. A uniform is required. Anticipated EOD‑April 2026.

The Major Duties and responsibilities at the GS‑05 grade level include, but are not limited to, the following: