Olympic National Park is hiring a few seasonal trail crew leaders (WL-5) based in Port Angeles, Washington. Leaders plan and run wilderness trail crews doing log-outs, bridge installs, rigging and sustainable reroutes, estimate time and materials, and set the methods for quality work. The season is spent mostly in the backcountry on 8-day hitches, hiking up to 20 miles a day with packs and tools and handling rocks and logs well over 100 pounds. Starts are expected in April or May 2027 on a full-time temporary appointment of up to 1,039 hours. Pay is $30.76 to $35.85 an hour. Government quarters may be required and housing is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/26/2026; the announcement closes early after 60 applications.
| Pay | $30.76 to $35.85 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Port Angeles, Washington |
| Job Type | Trail Crew |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 27, 2026 |
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