Question 1

Is National Park Service a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

National Park Service has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,142 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 42% of employees would recommend working at National Park Service to a friend and 21% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about National Park Service have been left by employees working as Intern, Biological Science Technician and Seasonal Park Ranger.

Question 2

Does National Park Service pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Park Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Park Service. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at National Park Service?

Accepted Answer

42% of National Park Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated National Park Service 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Park Service?

Accepted Answer

Park Ranger (79), Biological Science Technician (54), Intern (32), Park Guide (30), Seasonal Park Ranger (27), Interpretive Park Ranger (22), Visitor Use Assistant (18), Maintenance Worker (12), Maintenance (10), Lifeguard (9), Project Manager (9), Administrative Assistant (8), Archaeologist (8), Park Guide: GS-5 (8), Park Ranger - Law Enforcement (8)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at National Park Service according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The people you'll work with are great and the work you'll do is rewarding." ((in 80 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and truly want to protect the cultural and natural wonders of this country." ((in 60 reviews)); "Good benefits but do not get paid enough for it to be worth it" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 24 reviews)); "Great opportunities for job diversity and protecting invaluable resources" ((in 17 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at National Park Service according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The pay is low and you'll often be told you get paid in sunsets." ((in 98 reviews)); "Poor management training and diversity awareness" ((in 39 reviews)); "Upper management is extremely disfunctional" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours and can be hard labor." ((in 13 reviews)); "People that are in the agency have been traumatized by the poor management and leadership practices." ((in 13 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed National Park Service locations?

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Washington, San Francisco, New York, Denver, Boston, Yellowstone National Park, Fort Collins, Yosemite National Park, Estes Park, Lakewood, Grand Canyon, Tucson, West Glacier, Bar Harbor, Gatlinburg, Marblemount, Lowell, Anchorage, Empire, Three Rivers, Port Angeles, Atlanta, Porter, Moab, Moose, Big Bend National Park, Rapid City, Thousand Oaks, Las Vegas, Philadelphia

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