[neilsharma]

National Parks Service (under Department of Interior) | System Administrator (GS-13) | Remote and Onsite | $96,856 - $128,920 | Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Lakewood, CO (just outside of Denver)

Want to use technology to support the National Parks System? The Department of Interior is partnering with USDS to pilot a new way to hire technical talent for federal roles

The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities. Join the offices of the National Park Service (NPS) to provide technical solutions that enable the NPS to deliver world-class recreation and conservation services to the public.

Requirements:

You must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a background investigation.

Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/532244000

The apply button will be available later today; so circle back!

[gigatexal]

Really cool to see the US Government posting roles here. Kudos.

[Matt_Cutts]

This job posting is part of a pilot that the US Digital Service is running, and we read Hacker News. :)

[opportune]

When you say remote and onsite, do you mean there is the option to do either, or that the job entails both? Because if you're offering fully remote positions for that pay with federal benefits/pension... damn

[neilsharma]

We (the USDS) are posting on behalf of the NPS as part of a new hiring pilot. We clarified with the team there -- unfortunately fully remote positions are not currently available. You would need to be in one of those three cities, but telework is often supported by supervisors.

[neilsharma]

The apply button is now active -- sorry for the delay!

[ndarwincorn]

Wow, my dad worked for DOI for 30 years as a research scientist and topped-out at a GS-13. And you're starting sysads there?

[glup]

This is a problem I have seen trying to staff up technical projects on NIH grants -- even barely-competitive compensation for entry-level developers exceeds that of the senior staff evaluating the grants. Makes everyone feel weird.

[acct1771]

Do you think your dad's sysadmin had access to (relatively) more damaging stuff than this person will?

[neilsharma]

There are lower and higher grade levels for Sys Admins. This particular role is for a GS-13, which should be reflected by the required experienced.

[yodeeds]

Working for the federal government in the current climate would be a recipe for financial ruin. Which is a shame, because working for the betterment of the NPS is something I can get behind otherwise.

[sfopdxnonstop]

Why because of shutdowns? That's fair but most of us up here at this salary level can weather a month or two without pay so long as it finally arrives. I'd be more worried about working for a fascist, even indirectly.