National Park Service Resume

National parks employ a large number of personnel. They specialize in different areas and work together to preserve and enrich the park. There are temporary as well as permanent positions in a park. To apply for a position there, you need a well written national park service resume that is tailored according to the job position and requirements.

To write a job winning resume for a job in the national park, you first need to research about the position you want to apply for. You may either apply for the position of national park ranger, guide, supervisor, maintenance worker, survey technician, or any other position as posted by the authorities. All these positions require some common and unique qualifications. You cannot apply for a job you are under-qualified or over-qualified for.

After identifying your area of interest and the job requirements, you will have to list down the information that throws light on your competency for this job. While some positions might require you to posses a master's degree and previous experience, other positions might just suffice with a bachelor's degree or a high school diploma without any previous experience. Although it would be your call to decide what information goes into the final draft, it is advised to keep it precise and error free in order to ensure that the reader understands the information you provide.

A sample of national park service resume will illustrate how to provide the information in the resume without making it too lengthy or a bore read.

Sample Resume

Personal Information

Matthew B. Anderson
4089 Cooper Street
San Diego, California 43610
462-503-8179
Matthew.ba@freemail.com

Career Objective

To work as a national park ranger and contribute my efforts in preserving the national heritage and supporting other activities of the park

Summary of Skills

• Well versed with the environment and wildlife preservation regulations
• Comfortable to work and reside in a remote location
• An excellent communicator with an ability to maintain a proper flow of information and instructions at the workplace
• Adaptable to the most extreme climatic conditions
• Passionate for wildlife and nature

Work Experience

National Park Ranger
Shokata National Park
June 2005 to present

Job Responsibilities:

• Research about the flora and fauna in the park area and prepare conservation plans
• Accompany visitors and inform them about the park heritage
• Prepare brochures and mailers and circulate them to the tourists and guides
• Show archive footage to the visitors
• Respond to emergency situations and rescue people and animals
• Instruct guides and other staff about the regulations and restrictions to be imposed on the visitors

National Park Ranger
Dufrense National Park
August 2001 - May 2005

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducted several researches with the team of scientists studying the flora and fauna in the park area
• Associated with state tourism department to promote the park and surrounding areas to attract more visitors
• Participated in all the maintenance activities and assisted in identifying sabotage caused due to heavy rains or winds
• Prepared schedules for camps and other activities involving mass number of visitors
• Performed all other tasks as assigned

Educational Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry and Natural Sciences
  San Diego Science Institute

• Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program
  San Diego College

References

1. Helena P. Gonzalez
   Recruitment Manager
   Shokata National Park
   564-208-7193
   Helena.pg@freemail.com

2. Peter D. Hoffman
   Recruitment Manager
   Dufrense National Park
   415-803-6297
   Peter.dh@freemail.com

Do not draft your national park service resume in a haste. Devote time and attention for this task in order to get noticed and selected for the interview. It would be a wise decision to prepare several drafts and get it reviewed by your friends or family members and solicit their feedback before sending it to the employer.