Does National Park Service pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at National Park Service?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Park Service?

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)

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

"The people you'll work with are great and the work you'll do is rewarding." ((in 84 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and truly want to protect the cultural and natural wonders of this country." ((in 56 reviews)); "Good benefits (especially health insurance) even as a seasonal employee" ((in 49 reviews)); "It really is a beautiful place to work" ((in 27 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 23 reviews))

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

"The pay is low and you'll often be told you get paid in sunsets." ((in 100 reviews)); "Poor management training and diversity awareness" ((in 35 reviews)); "Upper management is extremely disfunctional" ((in 12 reviews)); "Long hours and can be hard labor." ((in 12 reviews)); "People that are in the agency have been traumatized by the poor management and leadership practices." ((in 11 reviews))

National Park Service Reviews

3.5

42% would recommend to a friend

(839 total reviews)

Michael T. Reynolds

28% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (839 reviews)

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 and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

839 reviews

3.0

27 Jan 2022

Good opportunities

Executive manager human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good conditions and a worthwhile organisation

Cons

none to mention that come to mind

3.0

21 Mar 2021

Great working outdoors

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working outdoors in nature/ gorgeous environment

Cons

No opportunities for career progression

3.0

23 Dec 2017

Good benefits, nightmare management

Biological science technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits. "Paid in sunsets." Depending on your job, you may be able to travel to some cool places. When unethical management gets to you, you can go for a walk outside to calm down.

Cons

Permanent jobs are unicorns. Management is so corrupt. Don't go into the park service at anything lower than an 11 if you have any sort of career aspirations. We've been told at trainings that the best thing to do is transfer outside of NPS, move up, then come back. Not sure how that was supposed to help our already shot morale.

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