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 at jeremy.padilla@usda.gov or at 907-874-7515. The salary of the position will be adjusted to include a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). See the Additional Information section for more information.
You must meet the ANILCA eligibility requirements to be referred for this position. Eligibility Requirements: You must have lived and or worked in or near the geographic boundaries of the Tongass National Forest and have special knowledge or expertise concerning the natural and cultural resources in the Southeast Alaska area to participate in park ranger activities. Your responses to the questions in the assessment for this announcement must clearly show that you meet the eligibility requirements.
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.