National Park Service, hiring freeze

National Park Service will fire 1,000 employees — but hire 5,000 seasonal workers
The two decisions underscore the confusing — and at times contradictory — nature of the new administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce.
What the hiring freeze means for the National Park Service as it was just about to start finding seasonal employees
National Park Service officials and experts are warning that some of the most treasured parks may face more crowd control issues.
National parks can be dangerous. So Trump made a hiring freeze loophole.
The hiring freeze exemption comes after congressional Democrats and conservation groups warned that national parks could be short-staffed this summer.
Colorado’s national parks face uncertainty amid President Trump’s hiring freeze, staffing instability
Visitors to Colorado’s national parks this summer could find dirty bathrooms and closures at visitor centers and campgrounds if a federal hiring freeze does not thaw.
UPDATE | One-Thousand National Park Service Staff Fired, Seasonal Hiring Resuming
One-thousand National Park Service staff were being fired Friday as part of the Trump administration's move to reduce the size of federal government, though the agency was told it could begin hiring 5,
Federal hiring freeze could worsen wildfire season in Arizona. Here's how
The Trump administration's hiring freeze could leave Arizona "woefully unprepared" for fire season, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., warned.
Yellowstone National Park bracing for seasonal employee shortage due to hiring freeze
Thousands of seasonal jobs at national parks across the U.S. are on hold on orders from the Trump Administration, leaving park workers with more questions than answers.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park loses 3 jobs, seasonal hiring impacted by federal moves
Hiring freeze for seasonal employees at Acadia National Park on hold
Federal layoffs from the Trump administration continue across national parks, but a hiring freeze at Acadia National Park is now on hold. Acadia can continue to hire seasonal employees after Sen. Susan Collins stepped in.
Acadia National Park: Some funding restored after federal funding freeze
Maine, reportedly spoke with the secretary of the Interior about the problem and said she secured an exception to the hiring freeze.
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National Park Visitors Should “Lower Your Expectations” This Summer
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Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees
Following a loud public outcry, and relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts, the Trump administration has ...