Find information about the NPS Fundamentals Program and resources to help you plan your visit during the residential training.
The Commercial Services Program administers concession contracts and commercial use authorizations (CUAs) in national parks.
The NPS New Employee Toolkit is a one-stop-shop for new employees that provides important on-boarding resources.
The regulations and policies of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service flow from public law.
Wondering where you want to go in your professional career? Explore these career development resources to help you determine which ladder you want to climb!
The NPS national headquarters and support centers are collectively called the Washington Support Office (WASO).
The National Park Service has a long successful history of working with other Departments, agencies and bureaus.
The word “steward” for the National Park Service (NPS) means a manager, administrator, or guardian who cares for the public parks, resources, values.
The National Park Service manages a broad array of natural and cultural resources in over 400 units spread across the United States and its territories.
Whether private or public, all organizations and companies have their own unique culture, including the National Park Service.
This framework helps you develop your skills as a supervisor and manager - whether you're already in the role or hope to be someday.
Social psychologist Amy Cuddy explains the mind-body connection of non-verbal behavior & how body language can influence how your life unfolds.
This page is designed to empower you with resources curated by a diverse group of Employee Learning & Development staff members from across the service to support you in being either a mentor, mentee, or both!
Learn about what an Individual Development Plan (IDP) is and access resources to help you work with your supervisor to develop your own!
IDP planning resources specific to the Northeast region
The Wildland Fire Program protects the lives, property, & resources of the NPS in a manner which also allows for the natural role of fire on the landscape.
Visitor and Resource Protection is made up of many operations including: fire management, law enforcement, emergency services, special park uses, and fees.
The Pathways Program provides ways for current students and recent graduates to internships and jobs within the Federal government.
In the National Park Service, “partnership” refers to a working relationship between the NPS and a nonprofit organization or government agency.
Administration, Business Practices, and Information Technology play a vital role in helping to accomplish the NPS mission. Learn more here!
The National Park Service (NPS) manages a variety of facilities that enable visitors to experience national parks in a safe and accessible environment.
An is a professional communicator who facilitates audience understanding and appreciation of park resources and our nation’s stories and treasures.
Volunteering is an American tradition that has made an immeasurable contribution to communities, organizations, and individuals throughout the country.
Learn more about KSAs - what they are and how they relate to the hiring process.
Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.