The Park Service’s Southeast Region is filling seasonal trail crew jobs for 2027 at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia, Great Smoky Mountains and Big South Fork in Tennessee, and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia. Crews clear windfall, brush and rockfall, rebuild eroded tread, and help install cribbing, retaining walls, water bars and steps on both graded and paved trails, while keeping hand and power tools in working order. Starts are expected in March or April 2027 on an appointment of up to 1,039 hours. Pay is $20.67 to $33.82 an hour across wage grades WG-5 to WG-7, and some positions may be covered by a union. Government quarters may be required and housing is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/27/2026.
| Pay | $20.67 to $33.82 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Mar 1, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Mammoth Cave, Kentucky |
| Job Type | Trail Crew |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 28, 2026 |
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