Seasonal Park Ranger

Summary

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NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039\-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

The typical season for this position is April \- October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is May 2026\.

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This job is open to

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### The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

### Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled using the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) local hiring authority (16 USC 3198\). Any U.S. Citizen who has acquired special knowledge or expertise regarding the natural or cultural resources of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, by reason of having either lived or worked in or near the unit may apply. See Qualifications section for eligibility requirements.

Duties

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Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• The incumbent primarily serves to supplement the lead trail ranger and permanent Park Ranger work force by performing backcountry visitor services that include assisting with emergency services, informal interpretations and search \& rescue. The duties are primarily performed in the National Historic Chilkoot Trail, but may include other areas within Klondike Gold Rush National Historical park.
• Incumbent will provide effective oral and written communication, and is responsible for daily backcountry interpretive/safety talks at the Sheep Camp recreational campground to prepare hikers for the most strenuous part of the trail and ensure hiker readiness and ensure an understanding of trail hazards.
• Incumbent may assist with management of natural or cultural resources and monitoring of commercial and special park uses. Duties may involve the hazing and/or conditioning of food conditioned or habituated bears in the furtherance of park goals and public safety.
• Operates a non\-commercial government vehicle (less than 10,000 GVW) to transport people, equipment, and/or materials as part of assigned duties.

In addition to the above, duties at the GS\-07 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the primary lead trail ranger under the direction of the permanent Park Ranger workforce.
• In addition to providing effective oral and written communication to visitors, the incumbent is responsible for daily backcountry interpretive/safety talks at the Sheep Camp recreational campground to prepare hikers for the most strenuous part of the trail, they will also assist the GS\-5 positions with developing their programs.
• Serve as the backcountry travel subject matter expert and safety escort for field projects performed by less experienced NPS employees.
• Incumbent is expected to collaborate and work closely with other park divisions, park partners and cooperating agencies, including the City of Skagway, US Department of homeland Security, Alaska State Troopers, U.S. Forest Service, and Parks Canada in emergency situations.
• Incumbent responds to searches, accidents, and injuries throughout the park, generally in cooperation with local fire and EMS agencies. Position is also responsible for inventoring backcountry emergency response gear and medical kits and communicates needs to permanent Park Rangers. Incumbent will actively participate in helicopter operations, both internal and external loads, once they have received certificated training provided by the NPS.
• Operates non\-motorized watercraft for travel across the Taiya River.

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Requirements

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### Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• At the GS\-05 grade level you must obtain and maintain a Basic First Aid and CPR or higher\-level certification by the anticipated entrance on duty date.
• At the GS\-07 grade level you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• At the GS\-07 grade level you will be assigned the collateral duty requiring firearms in the back\-country or other locations for non\-law enforcement reasons such as protection from animals.
• At the GS\-07 grade level you will be required to operate a small watercraft in performing this duty, you may be required to have a current Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course (DOI\-MOCC) certificate. On the job training will be provided.
• At the GS\-07 grade level you will be required to obtain and maintain a current Wilderness First Responder or higher\-level medical certification by the anticipated entrance on duty date.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four\-wheel drive vehicle.
• You must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

\*Additional Requirements located under the Qualifications section\*

### Qualifications

\*Requirements continued:

• You may be required to work on\-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• You are required to obtain and maintain a valid US Passport or US Passport Card.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 16 nights per month.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 04/20/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

SELECTIVE FACTOR: At the GS\-05 grade level you must possess and maintain a current, valid Basic First Aid and CPR or higher\-level medical certification, prior to the anticipated entrance on duty date. You must upload a copy of your certification with your application or state the level and expiration date or completion date in your resume. If you do not currently have a valid Basic First Aid and CPR or higher\-level certification, but will prior to the anticipated entrance on duty date, you must include the anticipated date of obtaining the certification in your resume. If selected and the certification was not provided at the time of application, you must provide a copy prior to the anticipated entrance on duty date.

SELECTIVE FACTOR: At the GS\-07 grade level you must possess and maintain a current, valid Wilderness First Responder or higher\-level medical certification, prior to the anticipated entrance on duty date. You must upload a copy of your certification with your application or state the level and expiration date or completion date in your resume. If you do not currently have a valid Wilderness First Responder or higher\-level certification, but will prior to the anticipated entrance on duty date, you must include the anticipated date of obtaining the certification in your resume. If selected and the certification was not provided at the time of application, you must provide a copy prior to the anticipated entrance on duty date.

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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.

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To be eligible your application package 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" Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park are the Municipality of Skagway Borough, which includes the communities of Skagway, Dyea, Haines, Klukwan, Gustavus, and Juneau.

\-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:

• Required to have Basic First Aid/CPR or higher level of medical training by the anticipated entrance on duty date. (GS\-05 grade level only)
• Skills in backcountry travel and safety knowledge including bear safety and hazing techniques.
• Ability to communicate orally to diverse groups in a variety of settings.
• Ability and experience writing regular patrol reports, incident reports or similar documents.
• Ability to work closely with other divisions, partners, cooperating agencies or similar.
• Experience as a First Responder, Emergency Trauma Technician, or other medical training with possession of a Wilderness First Responder certificate or higher emergency medical certification by the anticipated entrance on duty date. (GS\-07 grade level only)
• Ability to operate non\-motorized row or oar boats. (GS\-07 grade level only)

### Education

There is no substitution of education for the required special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof as outlined in this announcement.

### Additional information

NOTE: In support of Executive Order (EO) 14189 "*Celebrating America's 250th Birthday*" and EO 14314 "*Making America Beautiful Again by Improving our National Parks,*" the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has approved an exception to the 1039\-hour time limitation for this position. This approval may extend the time limitation up to 1560 hours for this temporary seasonal appointment.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

This is an excepted service appointment that does not confer competitive status.

Government housing is not available.

All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selectee.

Alaska currently does not have a state income tax.

Selectee may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries.

Physical Demands at the GS\-05 grade level: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, driving, bending, and the incumbent must have the ability to routinely carry backpacks of up to 50 pounds in steep terrain and in adverse weather conditions.

Work Environment at the GS\-05 grade level: The work is performed in a setting in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, e.g., high or low temperatures, confined spaces or adverse weather conditions.

Physical Demands at the GS\-07 grade level: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, driving, bending, etc. The work, on a regular and recurring basis, requires physical exertion such as climbing, hiking and lifting heavy objects. Work may be performed on uneven, steep, rough, slippery, and/or rugged terrain.

Work Environment at the GS\-07 grade level: The work is performed in a setting in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, (e.g., high or low temperatures, confined spaces or adverse weather conditions). The work environment may involve high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress. In addition, work may be performed in areas of extremely rough terrain with wide annual variations in climatic conditions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents, responses to the questions in the assessment). If your application package does not clearly reflect having lived / worked within the area of consideration, does not clearly reflect special knowledge of the natural and/or cultural resources of the park or preserve, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.

Resumes must not exceed two single\-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

Required Documents

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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/20/2026:

• Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part\-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40\+ hours a week, rather than indicating full\-time). If part\-time, the hours must be annotated. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Resumes must not exceed two single\-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10\-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0\.5\-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• Complete All Required Assessments.
• To be eligible, your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the areas of consideration as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
• Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:

+ Veterans Preference Documentation:

• If you are a Discharged, Non\-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD\-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15\. If you don't have your DD\-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1\) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2\) under honorable conditions, 3\) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4\) dates of active duty service, 5\) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, \& 6\) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15\. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1\-800\-827\-1000 to establish proof of disability.

• Documentation that you meet Selective Factors / Screen\-Outs.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials \- you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

How to Apply

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There are multiple options for applying to this position, please see application options and instructions below:

To apply online: You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/20/2026\. You must provide documentation to support your eligibility claim.

Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.

• Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."

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+ To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12931103

• Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.
• Select documents you want included in this application.
• Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
• Select if you want to include your demographic information.
• After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
• Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
• Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.

+ Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.

• Review and Submit Application.
• While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "\+" next to the job title for this position.
• You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.

+ To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "\+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.

+ Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re\-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So, it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re\-application.

To apply via mail: Mailed applications must be postmarked by the closing date of the announcement. If applying via mail, you must include answers to the Application Questionnaire. The Application Questionnaire can be accessed via the link in the instructions above. If your application is postmarked by the closing date, it must be received in a sealed envelope no later than seven calendar days after the closing date. The seven\-day waiting period may be extended if weather delays mail delivery.

Applications may be mailed to:

National Park Service

Alaska Regional Office

Attn: Human Resources

240 W. 5th Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99501

Applications must include the vacancy announcement number. If you are applying to multiple vacancy announcements, you must submit a separate application for each vacancy.

### Agency contact information

HR Assistant

Phone

907\-644\-3828

Email

akr\_usa\_staffing@nps.gov

Address

Alaska Regional Office

240 W 5th Avenue

Anchorage, AK 99501

US### Next steps

If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open \& closing dates

04/08/2026 to 04/20/2026

Salary

$22\.07 \- $35\.54 per hour

An additional 3% cost of living allowance (COLA) will be added to the salary above. Pay is subject to annual review and adjustment.

Pay scale \& grade

GS 5 \- 7

Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

Skagway, AK

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

75% or less \- You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Temporary \- 1560 Hours

Work schedule

Full\-time

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 0025 Park Ranger

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Other

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Non\-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

• Credentialing

Financial disclosure

No

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

AK\-1537\-KLGO\-26\-12931103\-LH

Control number

864308500