This is a temporary position not to exceed 1039 hours. This is an excepted service appointment that does not confer competitive status. The typical season for this position is May through early October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is May 2026.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 01/20/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties. -AND- To be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph. Areas considered "near" Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve are the communities of Central, Circle, Eagle/Eagle Village and Tok. In addition, residents not living in the communities listed above but within the Yukon-Charley Rivers watershed may also be eligible for Local Hire. -ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document, but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies. Knowledge of visitor services, visitor and resource protection, permitting, safety, search and rescue, medical services (First Aid and CPR), and maintenance. Ability to work effectively with co-workers in the same and other work groups as part of a team. Ability to do the work of a Park Ranger, GS-0025-07, without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of public use area backcountry operations. Knowledge of visitor services operations to coordinate operations, monitor activities, conduct condition assessments, report problems, and make recommendations. Ability to operate motorized vessels (26' and less) and non-motorized vessels in river conditions. Ability to provide visitor education to the public.
This position is located in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Provide orientation and information to assist visitors in making choices during their visit. Provides visitors with information on park facilities, points of interest, travel routes, history, nature, and activities by reviewing maps, research materials, and consulting staff. Monitors Park resources, facilities, and concessionaires, ensuring compliance with permits and regulations. Assesses resource conditions, conducts wilderness monitoring, and oversees resource evaluations. Promotes and participates in park and employee safety programs, recommending improvements. Performs campsite cleaning, cabin repairs, and routine backcountry maintenance. Operates small watercraft (under 26 feet) and government vehicles (under 10,000 GVW) for personnel and material transport. Assists in all-risk operations, such as search and rescue, fire response, and medical services (First Aid and CPR), maintaining equipment and recommending improvements. Please visit find a park for additional park information.