Park Ranger

Overview

Park Ranger, GS-0025-05 (1 position available). The Full Performance Level (FPL) is GS-0025-05. Salary: $45,603- $59,279 per year, $21.85 - $28.40 per hour (plus 3.00% COLA).

Kodiak, Alaska

Any qualified U.S. citizen who has lived or worked in or near Alaska public lands and has special knowledge or expertise concerning the natural and cultural resources of the public lands and the management thereof. This includes an applicant who was once a resident, moved away, but is intending to re-establish local residency.

This is a full-time, temporary appointment Not-To-Exceed 1039 hours.

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge

The incumbent serves as Park Ranger for the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. Duties include serving as a Visitor Services Specialist at a National Wildlife Refuge assisting with the operations of the refuge’s visitor services program. The primary position duties include supporting the refuge’s visitor center operations and staffing the visitor center information desk.

For more information on the duties of this position contact Danielle Fujii-Doe at  or Natalie Fath at .

• Applicants must have knowledge or expertise concerning the natural or cultural resources of public lands in Alaska and the management thereof. Knowledge of refuge boundaries, wilderness areas and subsistence uses within those areas.
• Knowledge of traditional gathering and use of fish and wildlife resources by residents living on or near a refuge or other public lands.
• Knowledge of Alutiiq/Sugpiaq culture, traditions, and lifestyle.
• Knowledge of weather, river channels and conditions, travel routes to safely travel on or near a refuge or other public lands in a variety of conditions. The employee requires special knowledge and understanding of the following location:
  Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations associated with sport and subsistence fishing and hunting on a refuge or other public lands.

• Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife has determined that this position is not suitable for telework.
• Must have a valid State Driver's license is required.
• May be required to wear a uniform.
• Government housing is available.
• All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
• Background Investigations:
  Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay your starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable adjudication within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.
• CNACI Investigation is required due to working with youth under age 18.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of US citizenship.

The closing date is 08 January 2025 at 4:00 PM Alaska Standard Time. Do not include any information that contains any personally identifiable information (sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political affiliation, race, religion, age, date of birth, social security number, criminal history, photos, etc.). Applications should be based on your qualifications for the position only (education, experience, etc.).

1. Resume

OPlease Ensure That Your Resume Contains

Your full name

Address, including zip code

Telephone number

Whether or not you claim veterans  preference in employment

Your country of citizenship

College and/or graduate school name(s), dates attended, date and type of degree earned or, if no degree earned, show credits earned.

Work experience:

for each period of employment or non-paid work, include dates of employment (month and year of starting and ending dates), number of hours worked per week and salary, job title (if the position was in the federal government, include the official job title, occupational series and grade), the employer's name and address, supervisor's complete name and telephone number and indicate whether current supervisor may be contacted and a description of the major duties performed and accomplishments.

Any other job related qualifications such as language skills, technical/mechanical skills, professional certificates/licenses and dates received, honors, awards, and special accomplishments related to this position.

Supplemental Questionnaire, see below.

Physical copies of these questions are available at the Kodiak Job Center, 211 Mission Rd, #103, Kodiak, AK 99615.

3.DD-214 member copy 4 or other documents to support veteran's preference status

SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference and supporting documentation, if you are…