Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Tok, Alaska. Information about Tok, Alaska can be found at Alaska. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Coordinate a variety of formal and interpretive programs to include but not limited to, orientation talks, environmental education programs, conducted walks, demonstrations, and campfire programs. Engage with visitors and members of the local community to provide information concerning points of interest, travel routes, historical and natural features, site use opportunities and limitations, and park activities. Plans day-to-day operations of a recreation area or site that provides such facilities as camping, water sports, or picnic areas; coordinating routine activities with maintenance personnel. Assist with the management of Special Recreation Permits including the issuance of permits, permit renewals, monitoring of permitted uses, collection of fees, permit compliance, data entry and handling or reporting suspected permit violations. Administer day-to-day operation of a recreation site involving onsite decisions make surveys collecting information, such as soil erosion, deer transects, water or air quality, evaluate resource conditions and enforce how resources are used.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• Must be willing to work long days, if necessary, which may include working on holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively over the duration of multiple days.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: 1) park guide or tour leader to people of diverse backgrounds; 2) law enforcement and/or investigative work; 3) archeological and/or historical preservation work; 4) forestry and/or fire prevention and fire suppression work in parks, recreation or conservation areas; and 5) management, assistant or program specialist work involving the development/implementation of protection, conservation, and/or management of park or similar operations. -OR- Education: Have successfully completed a 4-year course of study above high school that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subject pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: The work is performed mostly outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. The position requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving over unpaved roads, walking over rough terrain or inclines, standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching and stooping, digging, hiking, lifting, biking, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Work may involve early morning hours, night hours, or daytime hours and may require working on holidays. It can require carrying heavy backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads. Work Environment: Most work will be performed out of doors, in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in an extremely remote environment and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of two weeks in duration. Indoor duties are performed in a normal office setting.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM Alaska 222 West 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99513 US
• Name: Melissa Bermingham
• Phone: (907) 271-3539
• Email: [email protected]