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Park Ranger (Visitor Services, Kodiak National Widlife Refuge)

POSITION: Park Ranger, GS-0025-05 (at the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge)

SALARY: $21.85 – $28.40 per hour (plus 3.00% COLA) The Full Performance Level (FPL) is GS-0025-05.

LOCATION: Kodiak, Alaska

WHO MAY APPLY: 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.

WORK PERIOD: This is a Full-Time, Temporary Appointment Not-To-Exceed 1039 hours.

ORGANIZATION: Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge

DUTIES: 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.

Seasonal position: April 20-October 17. There is some flexibility in start and end dates

HOW TO APPLY: The closing date is 08 January 2025 at 4:00 PM Alaska Standard Time. The resume and supplemental questionnaire are the basis for determining eligibility and qualifications.
Method to submit application:
1. Email: samantha_creech@fws.gov (received by closing date) RECOMMENDED METHOD
2. Mail: Attn: Natalie Fath, 1390 Buskin River Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 (postmarked by closing date and received within 5 business days)

What to include:

1. Resume. Please 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
 Any 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.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire, see below. This is required.
3. Only if applicable: DD-214 member copy 4 or other documents to support veteran’s preference status
4. Only if applicable: SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran’s Preference and supporting documentation, if you are claiming a service-connected disability
5. Only if applicable: Statement of military service to meet the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act (https://chcoc.gov/content/vow-veterans-opportunity-work-hire-heroes-act-2011)

Supplemental Questionnaire: These are the supplemental questions for the local hire program and are an essential part of your application package. You can reach out for a pdf of the questionnaire or copy and paste the questions and provide your answers and submit the following along with your resume when you apply.

ALASKA LOCAL HIRE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Park Ranger, GS-0025-05
R7-25-3645183-SC-LH
NAME:

DATE:

EMAIL:

PHONE:
Please respond to the following questions so we can determine your level of knowledge and skills for this position.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
1. Do you now, or have you ever, lived or worked in or near the public lands in Alaska?
a. Yes (This answer needs to be supported on your application/resume)
b. No

2. Have you lived in the vicinity of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Kodiak, Alaska? If so, for how long?
a. Less than one (1) year
b. One (1) to five (5) years
c. Over five (5) years
d. I have not lived in the vicinity

3. While working or living in or near the public lands of Kodiak NWR, have you held a job with duties involving natural or cultural resources?
a. Yes
b. No

4. How would you describe the type of natural/ cultural resources knowledge and experience you have obtained? (circle the letter for all that apply)
a. Community history such as: specific dates, important events, seasonal observations, customs, etc.
b. Geographic features and/or unique land markers such as: mountain or river names/locations, types of landscapes, or other geographic information
c. Wildlife (including identification of): mammals, birds, insects, big game, fish, or other animals specific to the area
d. General knowledge of safety precautions, weather conditions, recreation options, and important information knowledgeable to the local community
e. Other unique information not listed above (you may be asked to elaborate at a later time).
f. I do not have knowledge or experience as listed above.

5. How did you obtain your knowledge of the unique practices of the public lands for Kodiak NWR? (circle the letter for all that apply)
a. Personal knowledge such as: fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, etc.
b. Professional: obtained through a position held
c. Official training: high school class, college course, on-line training
d. Other resource used to obtain knowledge that is not listed above (you may be asked to elaborate at a later time).
e. I do not have the knowledge listed above.

6. Do you have knowledge of the local area, resources, habitats, wildlife, weather patterns, geography, and travel conditions and have used it, in combination with knowledge of local culture and lore, to safely and efficiently travel through the remote and isolated areas on and near Kodiak NWR?
a. Yes
b. No

7. What methods have you used to share this knowledge and/or experience with others? Please circle all that apply.
a. Materials such as brochures, pamphlets, books, or written documents
b. Media such as websites, Twitter, Facebook, podcasts, etc.
c. Formal and/or informal presentations
d. Hands-on activities and/or games
e. Other methods not listed above (you may be asked to elaborate at a later time).
f. I do not have skill or experience with the methods listed above

8. Have you been responsible for providing the following visitor services? Please circle all that apply.
a. Answering questions about Alaska’s flora and fauna.
b. Providing driving directions.
c. Assisting with trip planning to public lands.
d. Referring people to other agencies, organizations, and individuals as appropriate.
e. Recommending recreational and/or cultural activities.
f. I have not provided visitor services.
g. Others (you may be asked to elaborate at a later time).

9. Have you been involved with interpretive/educational programs? Please circle all that apply.
a. I have independently developed and presented original interpretive/ educational
programs.
b. I have assisted with developing and presenting interpretive/ educational programs.
c. I have delivered interpretive/ educational programs prepared by others.
d. I have assisted with delivering interpretive/ educational programs.
e. I have attended interpretive/ educational programs.
f. I have no experience in interpretive/educational programs.

10. Is a Resume included with your application?
a. Yes
b. No

11. Do you have a valid state driver’s license?
a. Yes
b. No

12. Are you willing to wear an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform?
a. Yes
b. No

I certify that the statements made on this application are true, correct and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
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