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      3.5

      42% would recommend to a friend

      (839 total reviews)

      Michael T. Reynolds

      28% approve of CEO

      21% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.4

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Compensation and benefits

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      2.6

      Senior management

      National Park Service has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 839 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Park Service employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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      839 reviews
      3.0
      Jun 4, 2025

      Challenging

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Self and public service driven positions

      Cons

      Pressure to do more with less and does not hold employees or managers accountable.

      1.0
      Jun 2, 2025

      Sexism, favoritism, nepotism

      Park ranger
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good pay. Federal holidays off paid. Good benefits. The longer you are there the more off time you can accrue.

      Cons

      Hiring to fill gender or racial quotas Managers show favoritism Nepotism is insane at many parks Sexually related jokes, even by management. People are often not only not punished, but promoted, even when they are known to tell vulgar jokes. Management protects management. Management turns a blind eye to unsafe work practices. Favorites are rewarded with bonuses.

      2.0
      May 21, 2025

      Rough Days Ahead

      Archaeologist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1. Working in a National Park. 2. Knowledgeable colleagues. 3. Serving the American People.

      Cons

      1. Service is being systematically dismantled and losing ability to meet its stated mission. 2. Job uncertainty/lack of stability. 3. Chronically underfunded and understaffed.

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