National Park Service reviews

Often given the workload of 2 or 3 people. Those who work extra hours, take on extra tasks, and do it all with a smile are definitely valued and respected more than those who establish healthy work-life balances. Getting into a permanent position can be quite challenging but once you're there, you're pretty much there - which can also be really bad for when you get those bad apples. You're often required to move/relocate to change positions and move up in the pay scale, which can be hard for some.

You literally “get paid in sunsets and rainbows”. The actual pay is insulting and dehumanizing. Walmart employees get paid more than physical scientists who have a degree requirement for their job. And so far I have only had negative experiences with the higher level management where I’ve worked, but that is largely dependent on what park you work at. There is no continuity for increasing pay grades either, you need to be a gs6 for a year to qualify for a gs7, but gs6s are almost non existent and makes it almost impossible to move upwards.