Seasonal Carpenter Helper
National Park Service
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Seasonal Recreation Fee Technician
National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job involves working as a front-line staff member at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Alaska, where you'll collect fees from visitors, handle money securely, answer questions about park activities like hiking and interpretive programs, and prepare financial reports.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys interacting with people in a busy outdoor setting, has basic accounting skills, and knows the local Alaska area well, especially around Skagway and nearby communities.
The role runs mostly from April to October, with potential for up to 1560 hours due to a special exception.
Key Requirements
- Special knowledge or expertise in the park's natural and/or cultural resources and their management
- Local knowledge of resources and conditions in or near Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (e.g., Skagway, Dyea, Haines, Klukwan, Gustavus, Juneau)
- Prior periods of living or working in the area of consideration
- Ability to collect fees, perform accounting, and handle government funds per NPS and U.S. Treasury regulations
- Strong communication skills to deal with high-volume visitor contacts under stressful conditions
- Proficiency in operating business equipment, computer systems, and related software
- Skills in verifying reports, troubleshooting errors, preparing deposits, and resolving financial discrepancies
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 April 2026.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/11/2026 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 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 paragraphs.
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: Ability to collect fees and perform accounting and handling operations.
Ability to deal effectively with a high volume of personal contacts and communicate with others under stressful conditions.
Ability to operate business-oriented equipment, computer systems, and associated software. Ability to verify reports, troubleshoot errors, and prepare deposits and remittances. Major Duties:
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Serve as a front-line, uniformed representative of the National Park Service, answering visitor questions and explaining the area's recreational opportunities, including National Park Service interpretive services, concession operated facilities and services, hiking trails, etc.
Perform assignments in accordance with all National Park Service and U.S. Treasury regulations governing the handling of government funds.
Assist higher level personnel with auditing fee collection program components/systems; assist in completing audit paperwork and documenting findings; communicate audit results with supervisor.
Prepare and complete remittance reports and bank deposits for funds donated and/or collected by others.
Review shift reports and count funds collected; Investigate and proactively resolve routine or recurring discrepancies, and track overages, shortages, and errors.
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