National Park Service reviews

The management is very Liberal and discriminates against Veterans. I retired from the Army and took a civilian job working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and did great. My mistake was taking a promotion in the National Park Service where I was treated like a second class citizen. I left after six months. I learned that the veteran who held that position before me also lasted about six months. If you're a Liberal who loves Government oppression and mocking and hating conservatives, and people who defend the country as well as your freedom, the NPS may be the right place for you. If you're a freedom-loving American veteran, stay clear of these haters.

)) Sad culture: Most people join the NPS out of a desire to be of service. I certainly did. Unfortunately, the combination of constant funding shortages, bureaucratic red-tape, and poor leadership meant that most projects were severely overextended, to the point where success was unlikely. You will have some victories, some things to feel good about, but probably not as many as you expect, and maybe not enough to balance out the relatively low salaries. )) Unlikely career path: Budgets have shrunk 1%-10% for the past 10 years. This means that when people retire, their jobs often go with them. To get a permanent or long-term job, you will likely need to spend 2-10 years working seasonal positions with no benefits and (sometimes) frequent relocation. To land a leadership role, you will need lots of luck and determination.