Trump, freeze and National Parks

Trump’s hiring freeze creates ‘scary time’ at National Park Service
From a hiring freeze that could cripple parks during the upcoming busy season to a blanket invitation sent out to all federal employees to resign, NPS staffers have faced a volley of presidential edicts unusual for this early in a new administration and aimed at cutting their ranks.
Federal hiring freeze to challenge National Park properties
A Trump administration hiring freeze is turning many experienced National Park, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management seasonal workers to other industries.
Park Service yanks job offers after Trump hiring freeze
The National Park Service rescinded roughly 400 job offers for seasonal positions, prompting concerns that parks could be short-staffed during the summer.
How could a federal hiring freeze affect the National Park Service?
President Donald Trump has issued a federal hiring freeze for federal civilian employees, which could affect seasonal workers at National Park Service locations.
Trump hiring freeze puts hold on seasonal jobs at national parks
At least 400 seasonal positions have been rescinded, but the number could be much higher as parks prepare for the busy season.
How the federal hiring freeze will impact Acadia National Park remains unclear
We are hopeful that the park's able to do what they need to do with hiring this year, but it is a major aspect,” Eaton said. Friends of Acadia and Downeast
Interior Department Has No News On National Park Service Hiring Hold
Interior Department staff Monday had no information on when a hiring freeze impacting seasonal and full-time positions at the National Park Service will be lifted.
National parks workers 'sucker-punched' by sudden changes under Trump
The National Park Service is rescinding job offers across California and beyond during Trump's federal hiring freeze.
Acadia National Park: Will Trump's pause on hiring impact its workforce?
One of the first things President Donald Trump did once he was sworn into office was to put a pause on hiring new civilian employees in the executive branch.
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Hold On Seasonal Park Service Hiring Has Some Candidates Looking Elsewhere
The current hold on seasonal hiring by the National Park Service has some candidates looking elsewhere for work this summer.
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How the New Administration’s Actions Will Affect National Parks
Will there be a shortage of national park rangers for the 2025 visitation season? NPCA shares how the new administration’s ...
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NPS reels from hiring freeze
From a hiring freeze that could cripple parks during the upcoming busy season to a blanket invitation sent out to all federal ...
How Long Will The Federal Hiring Freeze Last? Implications For Government Employees
This is how long the hiring freeze will last and the implications for federal employees, those with job offers and college ...