Jobs - Local Hire Authority

 

Lived or worked near Kenai Fjords National Park? You may qualify for Local Hire Authority.

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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.

To be eligible, your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in the areas above. In the application assessment, you answers must reflect special knowledge of the natural and/or cultural resources of the park.

How to Apply

Local Hire positions will now be posted on USAJOBS.gov. Look for listings that specify the position is being filled via the Alaska Nat'l Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) local hire authority.

For potential upcoming open and close dates, please check the table below or contact HR by e-mail

With applications moving to USAJOBS, there will likely be stricter federal application requirements. Make sure to know how to apply and have a properly formatted 2-page federal resume before the opening date:

 

Essential application information

Federal Applications Need to Know

 

Tentative Local Hire Authority Openings

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

Position Title, Grade	Park Division	Salary	Open	Close
Park Ranger (Interpretation) GS-0025-05	Interpretation & Education	~$21.85 with a 3% Cost of Living Allowance	12/29/2025	1/16/2026
Park Ranger (Interpretation) GS-0025-07	Interpretation & Education	~$27.06 with a 3% Cost of Living Allowance	12/29/2025	1/16/2026
Park Ranger (Interpretation) GS-0025-09	Interpretation & Education	~$33.11 with a 3% Cost of Living Allowance	12/29/2025	1/16/2026
Park Guide GS-0090-03	Interpretation & Education	~$17.39 with a 3% Cost of Living Allowance	2/2/2026	2/20/2026

 

Current Job Opportunities

Check each individual job listing to make sure it is specified under local hire authority for Kenai Fjords National Park:
The listing will be "Open to the Public", however below will be a "Clarification from the agency" that "this position is being filled via the Alaska Nat'l Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), local hire authority (16 USC 3198)" for Kenai Fjords National Park.

Note that "Location(s):" may not be accurate until opened on the USAJOBS website.

 

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