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YNP@Work
For employees of Yellowstone National Park
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A happy snowman in Grant Village. NPS / Rachel Cudmore | |
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Move in Memory 2024: Getting Back to Green
Next month, the Employee Safety and Wellness Team invites you to join Yellowstone’s 3rd Annual Move in Memory event.
Move in Memory is a memorial event through movement. It is a time for us to memorialize our family, friends, and colleagues who have died by suicide, while also reflecting on our own physical, emotional, and mental health.
This event will take place over two weeks, February 11-24, 2024. Together, NPS volunteers, and employees and their families/partners are invited to come together as a community to Move in Memory.
Mark your calendars and learn more!
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New! Employee Assistance Program app
Espyr, the Department's Employee Assistance Program provider, has released the new Espyr Connect app so employees can easily access mental health resources. This app will be automatically downloaded onto your government mobile device starting January 24. Employees without government mobile devices may continue to download the Espyr Connect app from the Apple Store or on Google Play. In addition, you can continue to contact Espyr by phone (call 1-800-869-0276) or online (use the organization ID "interioreap"). Learn more about the Employee Assistance Program.
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2024 spring opening dates
For those of you looking to plan ahead, check out the 2024 spring plowing dates.
- New this year: Area plowing dates are listed at the bottom of the spreadsheet. Keep in mind that despite an area being cleared of snow, buildings and offices may not be ready for use. Check with your local facilities lead to get a better idea of when buildings may be open.
- Updates to the schedule will be shared via email on a routine basis once operations begin.
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Heat checks
Going on leave this winter? Family vacation? Furlough? If you plan to vacate your park housing for an extended period of time during the fall, winter, or spring months, sign up for heat checks!
- What are heat checks? FMO staff will make sure your residence is staying at optimal temperatures to avoid plumbing line breaks and other issues. This will help ensure that your home is ready to be cozy warm and fully functional when you return home!
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Most heat checks are performed by external monitoring methods, but staff may need to enter your residence to access heating system units and perform other maintenance needs. Protect your home from the cold - sign up for heat checks today!
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February counselor schedule
Together, with the generous support from Yellowstone Forever's Resiliency Fund, the park brings trained therapists to Yellowstone NPS volunteers, employees and their immediate families on a regular basis. Services are offered for free and available in-person and over the phone (via teleheath).
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Upcoming Lake sessions: February 7-9, 2024
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Location: TBD in Lake Residential Area
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Counselor: France Saalfield, email (frances@mountainwestwell.com) or text (307-264-0125) to schedule a session.
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Upcoming Old Faithful sessions: February 16-18, 2024
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Location: Old Faithful ESB (office in back hallway)
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Counselor: Lynnette Gaertner, email (lynnette@counselingmail.com) or text (307-264-0887) to schedule a session.
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Fostering a thriving Yellowstone workforce through professional development and training
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Professional development
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Extraordinary Leadership: Did you realize that you can elevate your position as a good manager to that of an extraordinary leader by focusing on your strengths rather than weaknesses, and by developing these strengths? Learn more about this training course and add it to your IDP today!
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Continuing education: Field seminars
Check out some of the lifelong learning opportunities offered through Yellowstone Forever’s (YF) discounted Field Seminar staff spots. Staff spots are open to all YF and NPS staff and volunteers.
Sign up for a class of interest and preview the upcoming classes below.
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Star Stories: Discovering the Night Sky
Our ancestors knew the stars like the back of their hands. They spent generations observing the heavens for patterns that could be used to understand and navigate through the world better. We will explore stories from different cultural heritages, from Greek mythology encapsulating heroes and villains, to important life lessons taught through various Native American cultures. Join me for an evening staring at the stars!
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Yellowstone Winterscape Photography
Winter is one of the most splendid times to capture Yellowstone’s wildlife and stunning snow-covered landscape! This workshop focuses on capturing the park’s pristine winter scenery and abundant wildlife. We will explore the park’s northern region from Gardiner, through Mammoth Hot
Springs to Lamar Valley and beyond - stopping to capture the park’s inspiring winter landscape scenes while searching for elusive predators such as wolves, foxes, and coyotes, as well as large mammals like bighorn sheep, moose, elk, bison, and mule deer. Come immerse yourself with other enthusiasts during Yellowstone’s most peaceful and arguably most beautiful season!
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USAJOBS.gov connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities.
As the federal government’s official employment site, USAJOBS.gov provides resources to help the right people find the right jobs.
Current Job Postings
Upcoming posting
- Concessions Management Specialist
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The National Park Service continues to strive to support employees in their career development.
The leadership of the NPS embraces the concept of a learning ecosystem for professional development where people can, if they choose, gain knowledge, skills and experience through many different paths.
Learn more about the current opportunities available within the NPS.
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Yellowstone Forever is currently hiring both seasonal and full-time positions. Take a look!
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YNP@Work is a newsletter for employees, by employees.
Send feedback or content to the
Office of the Superintendent's Management Assistant,
Bethany Gassman at bethany_gassman@nps.gov.
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