Park Ranger

These positions are located on the Tongass National Forest / Wrangell Ranger District in Wrangell, Alaska.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact at Jeremy Padilla illa or at .

The salary of the position will be adjusted to include a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).

See the Additional Information section for more information.

• The employee performs a variety of tasks that utilize established visitor management practices, processes, methods, and procedures that include the following assignments and responsibilities
• Develops and presents a variety of interpretive programs including orientation talks, conducted walks, and demonstrations to a variety of general public audiences or school groups.
• Initiates or assists with development or revision of interpretive materials, such as brochures, guidebooks, handouts, and exhibits.
• Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive programs.
• Prepares and conducts on-and-off site environmental education programs for a variety of audiences. Initiates or assists with the creation or revision of environmental education materials.
• Assists in conducting teacher training and orientation programs.
• Inventories and maintains stock of environmental education materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Provides orientation, interpretive, and regulatory information relating to site specific regulations, hunting and fishing programs, and other visitor activities.
• Assists with maintaining working relationships with partnership organizations by attending a variety of events and functions, giving informative talks, and asking for assistance that benefits all parties involved.
• Communicates effectively with visitors and staff by writing or through interpretive activities that aid in implementing the visitor center’s outreach program.
• Assists with issuing special permits for wildlife/natural resource dependent recreational activities or other appropriate and compatible special events or activities.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
• The ability to obtain and maintain weapons certification is a condition of employment in this position.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.