Park Guide (Traffic Control) (Seasonal)

The typical seasonal period is May to November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is April-May. Open to the first 150 applicants or until 11/23/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : These positions are located at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in the Division of Interpretation, Education and Partnerships, and are supervised by the parks' Transportation Specialist. These parks receive significant visitation (~1.7 million annually) and administratively are among the most complex units of the National Park Service. These parks include some 550 permanent and temporary federal employees as well as over 1,000 volunteers who provide a wide range of public service and support operations which are similar to operations more typically found in a municipal city. These are five major divisions, each of which is further subdivided into functional branches. Duties: Monitors vehicular traffic levels against pedestrian traffic and controls intersections with regards to safety and smooth flow of vehicles. Monitors parking lots, directing vehicles including buses and recreational vehicles to appropriate parking stalls. Answers a variety of visitor questions. Explains regulations to park visitors and provides information and advice on park activities and cultural, historic, and/or natural resources history and location. Provides public orientation and explanations of current park events and informs visitors of potential safety hazards. Provides a wide range of services to visitors, including assistance with lost articles, lost parties, car trouble, and first aid (within parameters of current certification); and provides information about weather conditions, highway routes, park and concessioner facilities, and prices. Reports to supervisor public use/recreation/traffic violations or individual visitor use problems or problematic trends, describes extent of problem and makes on the spot corrections whenever appropriate, reports names of witnesses and/or involved persons when possible. Anticipates traffic/parking management problems and suggestions to immediate supervisor. Physical Demands: The work demands long periods of standing in a fixed stations or walking-sometimes in extreme weather conditions. Occasional climbing and descending steep inclines, bending, and lifting moderately heavy items in a repetitive motion are required. Occasionally, light to moderate hiking is required on developed and primitive park trails, up to six miles in length and elevation gains of up to 600 feet. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to high volume of personal contacts, occasional emergency responses, and repetitive nature of interpretive programs. Intense concentration is required during stressful situations and working at full effort for several hours at a time. May be required to perform these duties for long periods without rest or relief. Incumbent must be able to speak clearly and use a handheld radio. Work typically requires the daily operation of a motor vehicle on steep mountainous roads. Working Conditions: The outdoor work will be performed at elevations from approximately 1,300 feet to 8,000 feet resulting in exposure to rain, snow, wind and direct sunlight. Traffic Control work will be performed primarily on blacktop and pavement. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions, steep and uneven terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially during summer months - generally May to October. High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant here. In summer months, concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information: h

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