The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Denali National Park and Preserve is April through October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2024.

Duties

You will instruct youth education programs that are varied, multi-sensory, age-specific, multi-disciplinary, and consistent with the missions of Denali National Park and Preserve and the Murie Science and Learning Center. Programs range from one-hour classroom presentations to one-week backcountry expeditions. Some programs are designed using professional curricular templates and are linked to national standards. Others are more outdoor education focused and require local knowledge and improvisational teaching techniques. Programs address a variety of Denali-specific natural and cultural resources in the disciplines of natural science, cultural science, and history. All programs and materials are designed to support the physical and emotional safety and wellbeing of all students, as well as fun and learning. Backcountry expedition instruction requires providing instruction as well as maintaining the physical and behavioral safety for all group members in the face of challenging weather, terrain, and wildlife. You will assist with coordinating and implementing some programs in close partnership with park partners such as non-profits and schools. You will assist with managing the organization and storage of the Education Team's assets, both physical and electronic. For more information about the duties of this position you may contact Sierra McLane at [email protected] or at 907-683-6436. Additional Information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: The work requires emotional stability, a clear speaking voice, and average agility and dexterity. Must be able to hike off trail for distances of up to 6 miles, navigating brush, river bars, and tundra while carrying a pack with up to 40 pounds of communications, safety, first-aid, and personal gear. Must be able to tent camp in remote areas lacking basic services for up to 10 days at a time. Perform duties safely in a variety of outdoor conditions, including rain, snow, wind, cold, heat, stinging and biting insects, rough terrain, large and potentially dangerous wildlife, etc. Work safely and effectively under stressful conditions such as those due to large numbers of students, complex staffing arrangements, and logical complexities. Must be able to work up to 16 hours per day for up to 10 days at a time on an occasional basis. Sitting and/or standing for up to 8 hours at a time. Safely operate a motor vehicle, including in inclement weather and difficult road conditions. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Programs may be conducted in all seasons of the year and in a range of weather and environmental conditions. Some work takes place indoors in visitor center, classroom, or office settings. Office work is typically sedentary, involving sitting and using a computer in a modern office environment. Workspace is usually shared with other employees. Other work may be in classrooms or visitor centers. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for occasional/situational telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with prior supervisory approval.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/08/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time total number of hours worked per week. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: You must one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include serving as an instructor for, and assisting with the development of, education programs for youth in classroom, virtual, and/or outdoor settings. You must include the number of hours worked per week within your resume. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Denali National Park and Preserve P O Box 9 Denali Park, AK 99755 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Phone: 907-644-3828
• Email: [email protected]