Seasonal Park Ranger

Full Job Description

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.

*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.

-AND- 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 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) Major Duties:

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. Please visit find a park for additional park information.