A winter backcountry position with Grand Teton National Park, based at Moose, Wyoming, supporting the park’s avalanche forecasting program. The technician digs and reads snow stability assessments, records snowpack data, collects atmospheric readings, and services remote weather stations scattered through mountain terrain. The work feeds daily avalanche forecasting and includes public education on avalanche safety. Conditions are genuinely hard: temperatures down to twenty below, and skiing with a heavy pack through steep avalanche terrain. Entry on duty is October to November 2026 on a temporary appointment not to exceed 1,039 hours at GS-8. Pro Avalanche Level II and Wilderness First Responder certification are required by the start date. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
| Pay | $26.78 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Moose, Wyoming |
| Job Type | Wildlife & Forestry |
| Posted | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Sep 29, 2026 |
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