National Park Service, Trump and hiring freeze

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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Relief of National Park Seasonal Hiring Overshadowed by Reckless Staff Cuts
“Exempting National Park Service seasonal staff from the federal hiring freeze means parks can fill some visitor services positions. But with peak season just weeks away, the decision to slash 1,000 permanent, full-time jobs from national parks is reckless and could have serious public safety and health consequences.“
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.
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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Federal hiring freeze could compromise Blue Ridge Parkway 'basic visitor experience,' NPS superintendent says
The National Park Service reiterated that it is continuing to follow the hiring freeze executive order in a Feb. 12 ...
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National Park Service cuts bring uncertainty for employees and visitors
Significant cuts to the federal workforce have created uncertainty around staffing levels at national parks in Montana. MTPR’s John Hooks shares the latest with host Elinor Smith.
Trump’s hiring freeze could push an owl toward extinction, environmental group warns
Trump’s hiring freeze could push an owl toward extinction, environmental group warns - The northern spotted owl is already ...
Fired US Forest Service and National Park Service workers say cuts will be felt on fire lines
Fired U.S. National Forest and National Parks employees are speaking out about the mass layoffs by the Trump administration.
Hiring freeze of firefighters could be 'deadly,' Forest Service captain warns
A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have deadly consequences as the national ...
Protesters gather outside Rocky Mountain National Park to support federal workers
Roughly 100 people gathered in a snowstorm near the east entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday morning to ...
Donald Trump's Mass Layoffs Raise Risk Of Wildfires In West, Warn Fired Workers
Fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires, raising the specter of even more ...