Landscape Architect (Seasonal)

The purpose of the work is to provide advisory services on conventional landscape management activities and concerns; research policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. The typical season is March to Oct, but can vary during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Conducts site and visual inventories of river areas and develop visitor use site analysis. Creates conceptual site plans on many park projects including camping areas, trails, river access, scenic overlooks trailhead areas. Sketches solutions for daily park projects and operations, as well as draw site plans, sections, perspectives and plan view maps on a weekly basis. Enhances communication between park natural resource division and park facility staff and contributes to communications with local park partners. Works with all park divisions and reports directly to the Park Superintendent. Area Information: The Missouri National Recreational River is made up of four free- flowing segments that comprise a portion of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and unit of the National Park Service. These components include the Park's 39-Mile District from the Francis Case Reservoir and Fort Randall Dam in Pickstown, SD downstream to just above the Lewis and Clark Reservoir, and the 59-Mile District extending from below the Gavins Point Dam in Yankton, SD downstream to Ponca State Park in Nebraska. Additionally, the Park encompasses the lower 20 Miles of the Niobrara River from Knox County, NE to its confluence with the Missouri River, and 8 miles of Verdigre Creek for a combined total of 126 linear stream miles. The Park's Congressionally authorized boundary is made up of 42,000 acres, which includes combinations of federal, state-, and privately-owned land. All areas of the Park still exhibit the river conditions and adjacent natural landscapes found during early American history and pre-development. The duty station for the position is at the National Park Service, Missouri National Recreational River headquarters located in Yankton, South Dakota. The greater Yankton area has a population of ~20,000 people and is situated in southeast South Dakota. Recreational amenities abound, including hiking, hunting, fishing, and boating (renowned canoeing, kayaking, and motorboating) along the Missouri Recreational River National Water Trail, as well as within 3 adjacent state parks, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area (SD), Niobrara State Park (NE), and Ponca State Park (NE). Affordable and abundant housing for either rental or purchase is available within the greater Yankton area. The community is congenial and friendly and offers an excellent setting to raise a family. Summers are generally hot and humid, spring and autumn are mild with moderate temperatures, and winters can be cold, windy, and snowy. For more information about our park, please visit Missouri National Recreational River

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit Home | E-Verify Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.