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,
Hiring freeze for seasonal employees at Acadia National Park on hold
Sen. Susan Collins made the case Wednesday that without seasonal help, Maine's only national park couldn’t operate.
Donald Trump’s second term: National Park Service to cut 1,000 jobs amid hiring freeze — All you need to know
The National Park Service informed superintendents Thursday about upcoming layoffs. An internal email reveals 2,300 probationary employees, including 1,000 from the Park Service, will be dismissed Friday.
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
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.
National Park Service in Turmoil After 1,000 Staff Abruptly Cut
An advocacy group is gravely concerned about forced exits of hundreds of rangers, interpreters, and administrative staff in U.S. national parks.
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