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.

 

Kenai Fjords National Park Headquarters

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How to Apply

To receive a copy of the job announcement (recruitment bulletin), please check the table below, email or call [phone]

Required materials for an application are included in the recruitment bulletin, which is made available between the "open and "close" dates listed.

Applications can be submitted by mail, e-mail, and in-person:

• 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 mail to the following address:

Park Headquarters ATTN HR, Kenai Fjords National Park
411 Washington St
Seward, AK 99664

• Email applications to: [e-mail]
• Hand delivered applications will be accepted during business hours at 411 Washington St, Seward, AK 99664. 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.

 

Current Local Hire Authority Openings

These are the current openings for upcoming local hire jobs for Kenai Fjords National Park. Positions are listed by recruitment bulletins for a limited time as indicated below.

Recruitment Bulletin Number	Title, Grade	Dates Open	Salary	Job Description

 

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

 

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