Seasonal Biologist
National Park Service
Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Location
Sitka, Alaska
Salary
$24.60 - $31.98
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This seasonal job helps manage supplies and equipment for a national park in Sitka, Alaska, involving tasks like tracking inventory, handling shipments, and supporting office work.
It's a temporary role lasting up to about six months, starting in February 2026, and focuses on keeping park resources organized and accountable.
A good fit would be someone local to the Sitka area with practical experience in inventory or admin tasks, who enjoys outdoor settings and detail-oriented work.
* * * This job is a reannouncement.
If you previously applied to job announcement AK-1537-SITK-26-12846404-LH, control number 851778900, and wish to be considered for this vacancy, you must apply to this new announcement to receive hiring consideration.
* * * This is a temporary position not to exceed 1039 hours. This is an excepted service appointment that does not confer competitive status.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 01/16/2026 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 resume 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" Sitka National Historical Park are Baranof Island, which includes the community of Sitka, and the adjacent Admiralty Island including Angoon, the adjacent Chichagof Island including Hoonah, and the nearby City and Borough of 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.
Experience in property management and using automated systems to maintain inventory records and process property transactions.
Skill in conducting inventories, reconciling discrepancies, and preparing reports.
Ability to receive, inspect, and manage stock, as well as provide administrative support in areas such as office management, timekeeping, and basic HR processes. Ability to communicate effectively.
Major Duties:
The typical season for this position is mid-January through July but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
The anticipated entry on duty is February 2026. This position is located in Sitka National Historical Park in the Administrative Division and reports directly to the Administrative Officer.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Assist with property management activities, including identifying excess property, conducting utilization reviews, and coordinating transfers or disposals.
Participate in physical inventories and help resolve standard accountability issues.
Maintain accurate property records by processing acquisition, transfer, and disposal documentation in the automated property system.
Reconcile inventory discrepancies and prepare reports for lost, damaged, or excess property.
Receive, inspect, and verify incoming supplies and equipment; maintain stock levels and issue materials as needed.
Coordinate shipments and mailings, prepare packing and shipping documentation, and ensure proper labeling and handling.
Support administrative functions by assisting the Administrative Officer with tasks as needed related to HR and the overall mission of the park.
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