Job Announcement at the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

The YDNWR is hiring locally for a GS-4 seasonal Park Ranger to help with visitor services. The job announcement is posted below:

United States Department of the Interior

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

1011 E. Tudor Road

Anchorage, Alaska  99503

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JOB OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

R7-21-202637661-TD-LH

 OPENING DATE:  14 Dec 20       

CLOSING DATE:  31 Dec 20

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POSITION:  Park Ranger (Visitor Services Technician), GS-0025-04

SALARY:  $34,901 – $45,369 per year, $16.72 – $21.74 per hour (plus 4.40% COLA)

LOCATION:  Bethel, 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 NTE 1039 hours.

ORGANIZATION:  Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

DUTIES:  The incumbent serves as Park Ranger for the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge or the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Duties include serving as a Visitor Services Specialist at a National Wildlife Refuge Complex assisting with the operations of the refuges visitor services program.

For more information on the duties of this position contact:

Yukon Delta NWR – Gisela Chapa, (907) 543-1004, Gisela_chapa@fws.gov

 

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

Applicants must have knowledge or expertise concerning the natural or cultural resources of public lands in Alaska and the management thereof.  Knowledge of refuge boundaries, wilderness areas and subsistence uses within those areas.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  1. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.  
  2. U.S. Fish and Wildlife has determined that this position is suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
  3. Selectee will be required to wear an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform.
  4. All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
  5. Background Investigations:  Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay your starting date.  If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable adjudication within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.
  6. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  7. You will be required to provide proof of US citizenship.

HOW TO APPLY:  The closing date is 31 December 2020 at 4:00 PM (Alaska Time).  Do not include any information that contains any personally identifiable information (sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political affiliation, race, religion, age, date of birth, social security number, criminal history, photos, etc.).  Applications should be based on your qualifications for the position only (education, experience, etc.)

  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
  • 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.
  1. Supplemental Questionnaire, attached.
  2. DD-214 member copy 4 or other documents to support veteran’s preference status
  3. SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran’s Preference and supporting documentation, if you are claiming a service-connected disability
  4.  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)

The resume and supplemental questionnaire are the basis for determining eligibility and qualifications.  In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position on a pass/fail basis or may be scored.

Method to submit application:

  1. Email: travis_doyle@fws.gov  (received by closing date)
  2. Fax: 907-786-3841, ATTN:  Travis Doyle (received by closing date)
  3. Mail: Human Resource Office, Attn:  Travis Doyle, 1011 E. Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK  99503 (postmarked by closing date and received within 5 business days)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Working for the Department of Interior offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life and health insurance.  In addition, you may be eligible for retirement benefits and/or participation in the Thrift Savings Plan which includes a percentage of government matching.  You may even be able to work a flexible schedule.  The following web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.  To find out more go to:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Privacy Act Information: The application you submit for this position contains information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (PL 93-579, 5U.S.C. 522a).  We are required to provide you with information regarding the authority and purpose for collecting this data, the routine uses which will be made of it, and the effect, if any, of non-disclosure.  You are entitled to the same information as it pertains to disclosure of your social security number.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

The U.S. Department of Interior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, gender, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors.

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date of this announcement.

ALASKA LOCAL HIRE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Please contact Gisela Chapa for more information on the position and for the supplemental questionnaire at gisela_chapa@fws.gov.