Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Bartlett Cove, Alaska
Salary Range: $33.11 - $43.04 Per Hour
Job Summary: This position is located in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in the Resource Management division. This is a temporary position not to exceed 1039 hours. This is an excepted service appointment that does not confer competitive status. The typical season for this position is May through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is May 2026.
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Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, 12/15/2025, 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" Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is the area within the State of Alaska that extends from Dixon Entrance on the south to Icy Bay on the north. (See map of local hire geographic area.) -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: Possesses expertise in fish biology, including taxonomy, population dynamics, ecosystem interactions, and conservation, and collaborates with park managers on long-term fish monitoring. Provides technical and scientific advice on fish populations and aquatic ecosystems, and conducts peer reviews of related reports and publications. Develops and implements data collection protocols for monitoring fish populations and aquatic resources, and manages fisheries databases for data entry, analysis, and reporting. Conducts fisheries monitoring in remote areas, ensuring safety protocols are followed during fieldwork accessed by research vessels or on foot. Required to operation and crew small research vessels in a marine environment. Fosters collaborative relationships with supervisors, peers, organizations, and stakeholders, while working with park rangers and outreach specialists to develop educational materials on fish and fisheries research for visitors and the community. Writes resource briefs, data reports, and technical publications to summarize research and fisheries monitoring results for various audiences. Produces educational and outreach materials and delivers oral presentations to diverse audiences, including co-workers, parks, organizations, visitors, and the public.
How to Apply: There are multiple options for applying to this position, please see application options and instructions below: To apply online: You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/15/2025. You must provide documentation to support your eligibility claim. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12842758 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So, it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application. To apply via mail: Mailed applications must be postmarked by the closing date of the announcement. If applying via mail, you must include answers to the Application Questionnaire. The Application Questionnaire can be accessed via the link in the instructions above. If your application is postmarked by the closing date, it must be received in a sealed envelope no later than seven calendar days after the closing date. The seven-day waiting period may be extended if weather delays mail delivery. Applications may be mailed to: National Park Service Alaska Regional Office Attn: Human Resources 240 W. 5th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 Applications must include the vacancy announcement number. If you are applying to multiple vacancy announcements, you must submit a separate application for each vacancy.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-15