Jobs - Local Hire Authority

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY: Any U.S. citizen who has lived or worked in or near the park advertising the position for a long enough period of time to acquire special knowledge or expertise of the natural or cultural resources of the area. To be eligible, applicants must have lived or worked in or near the area long enough to encounter and become familiar with the full range of typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished.

Areas considered “near” Kenai Fjords National Park are the communities of Seward and Moose Pass extending north to Milepost 45 of the Seward Highway, as well as to the tribal villages with documented ties. These tribal villages include the Native Village of Nanwalek and the Native Village of Port Graham on the southwestern tip of the Kenai Peninsula as well as Seldovia Village Tribe. Also included is the Community of Homer, extending north on the Sterling Highway to mile post 165 and East End Road’s end.

 

Current Positions Available

To receive a copy of the job announcement or to apply, please check the table below, email or call [phone]. When mailing applications and using USPS, mail to the following address:
Park Headquarters ATTN HR, Kenai Fjords National Park,
P.O. Box 1727,
Seward, AK 99664.

If mailed via UPS or FedEx send to 411 Washington, Seward AK 99664.
Email application to: [e-mail]
Hand delivered applications will be accepted during business hours at 411 Washington. The office is closed to the public, please ring the bell. If you have any issues at the door, call [phone].

Further information can also be found on the website about non-local hire positions, the application process and tips, and frequently asked questions.

Recruitment Bulletin Number	Title, Grade	Dates Open	Salary	Job Description
KEFJ-24-026	Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator), WG-3502-04	Eligible applications will be forward to the hiring official beginning March 25, 2024, and every two weeks until after the closing date of July 9, 2024, or until the positions are filled.	$24.11 - $28.11 per hour	This position works under the building, utilities, and grounds leader or other higher graded position. The positions perform non-supervisory work, primarily engaged in custodial work and grounds maintenance of park facilities such as public and employee restrooms, offices, visitor centers, picnic areas, campground, and parking areas. Position will be required to complete other duties as required in and around park facilities to include performing janitorial duties when required. Operate various types of hand and light power tools and heavy power equipment required to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and/or trails as needed, such as: chain saws, brush cutters, brush chippers, portable snow blowers. Ground maintenance which includes use of weed whackers, lawn mowers and litter pick-up. Operate motor vehicles safely and independently to accomplish duties which are driven on basis of either specific trip assignments and/or regularly established schedules and to transport personnel, supplies, materials, and/or equipment and tools.
KEFJ-24-IRA-028	Park Ranger (General), GS-0025-07	April 26, 2024 - May 2, 2024	$26.53 - $34.50 per hour, plus a 3.21% Cost of Living Allowance	This position is located in Kenai Fjords National Park. This position includes protection of park resources and visitors through patrols, education, and compliance checks. The individual selected will provide information regarding regulations and explains their importance to resource preservation and protection. The individual will contact and provide visitors information regarding Leave No Trace principles and specific hazards found throughout the park. Patrols are conducted by both motorized and non-motorized watercraft and on foot in both front country and remote areas of the park. Other duties consist of providing backcountry orientation, emergency incident response and management, search and rescue, environmental protection, and resource management data collection. Individual may have responsibilities that include both commercial use monitoring and/or logistical support of other division or park wide programs.

 

Tentative Openings

These are the tentative openings for upcoming local hire jobs for Kenai Fjords National Park. Information is subject to change.

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