Jobs

A wide variety of exciting and challenging employment opportunities await you at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve. While we are a small staff, we do fill positions in many fields, including interpretation, maintenance, administration, natural and cultural resource management, and law enforcement. Some jobs are office-oriented, others focus on working with the public, and some involve working outdoors. Each job performs a vital function - that of providing visitors an opportunity to enjoy a meaningful experience, while working hard to preserve natural and cultural resources for future generations.

 

Challenging, exciting jobs and internships are available at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.

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Current Job Opportunities

 

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Open Period: 03/06/2023 - 03/20/2023	Salary: $32.59 to $38.02 per hour
Position Info: Full-time - Permanent, Career Seasonal	Series and Grade: WG-4742-07
Location(s): Port Alsworth, AK	Who May Apply: Local Residents

 

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate utility systems that require intermediate level skills in various utility related trades such as electrical equipment repair, plumbing, wastewater treatment operation, and water treatment operation. The incumbent receives direction in planning and priorities from the Facility Manager for coordinating and directing work in the Park. Specific duties include:

• Repair and operation of utility systems such as hot water, filtered water, wastewater, heating, sewer, plumbing, and gas
• Make plumbing repairs that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken tile pipe, and leaky drains.
• Provide routine pretreatment and primary treatment of effluent wastewater or liquid waste in accordance with clearly described parameters. Monitor wastewater treatment equipment and gauges according to a prescribed schedule and perform routine operator maintenance. Perform routine tests such as standard jar and ion concentration (pH) tests and record results in standardized reports. Make adjustments to control valves and pumps in the wastewater treatment process. Monitor and adjust fluid discharge levels in accordance with clearly established SOP
• Complete water treatment processes to water that meets acceptable standards or where water treatment is confined to a few simple steps. Complete water treatment processes in accordance with clearly described parameters. Monitor pumping equipment and gauges according to a prescribed schedule and perform routine operator maintenance. Make adjustments to valves and pumps to control and aerate water flow and add material to soften water. Collect water samples and conduct and record basic water sampling tests such as fluoride or chloride content and ion concentration (pH) levels.
• Manually dig ditches for repair and installation of utility lines. Perform laboring duties that require moderate physical effort. Regularly and routinely lift up to 50 pounds as part of utility systems operation and repair work.
• Sweep and clean shop areas and tools in order to maintain a clean and orderly workshop. Clean surfaces by removing dirt, grease, and grime from equipment covers, pipes, motors, etc.
• Assist in the administration and compliance of utility related projects
• Serve as a Laboratory Technician in a certified water/wastewater treatment laboratory, with responsibility for completing routine tests and reports in accordance with regulatory requirements

For more information about the duties of this position, please contact Kevin Downs, Facility Manager, at 907-781-3054 or [e-mail]

Who May Apply

Any U.S. citizen who has acquired special knowledge or expertise regarding the natural or cultural resources of Lake Clark National Park, by reason of having either lived or worked in or near the park. 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. Applicant resumes should reflect periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration.

Areas considered “near” Lake Clark National Park and Preserve are: Iliamna, Newhalen, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Dillingham, Chignik Lake, Chignik Lagoon, Naknek, South Naknek, Port Heiden, Togiak, Levelock, Koliganek, Igiugig, Ekwok, Egegik, Aleknagik, Perryville, Pilot Point, Manokotak, New Stuyahok, Clarks Point, Kokonok, Twin Hills, Chignik, Portage Creek, Ugashik, Ekuk, Ivanhoff Bay, Lime Village, and Port Alsworth.

Position Requirements

Position requirements will be determined by evaluating experience in your resume and the interview and selection process. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this job posting. Knowledge or expertise concerning the park 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 performance of the duties.

Following are five competencies identified for this position. These competencies are not required to be addressed in a separate document, but applicants are encouraged to include in their resumes information related to these competencies.

1. Knowledge of plumbing equipment assembly, installation, and repair in order to make plumbing repairs that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems such as dirty traps, broken pipe, and leaky drains.

2. Knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment operation, installation, and repair in order to provide pretreatment and primary treatment of effluent wastewater or liquid waste. Ability to apply the technical practices, specifications, and safety requirements of wastewater treatment in order to monitor wastewater treatment equipment and gauges according to a prescribed schedule and perform

and record routine operator maintenance and tests according to clear parameters.

3. Knowledge of water treatment equipment operation, installation, and repair in order to complete water treatment processes to water that meets acceptable standards without any treatment or where water treatment is confined to one or a few simple steps. Ability to apply the technical practices, specifications, and safety requirements of water treatment in order to monitor pumping equipment and gauges according to a prescribed schedule and perform routine operator maintenance and adjustments according to clear parameters.

4. Ability to perform laboring duties that require moderate to heavy physical effort, and regularly and routinely lift 50 pounds as part of utility systems operation and repair work.

5. Knowledge of laboratory testing processes and procedures related to water/wastewater treatment in order to complete routine tests and reports as a Laboratory Technician in a certified water/wastewater treatment laboratory.

How to Apply

All applications must be postmarked or received via email by the closing date of this announcement.If your application package is postmarked on the closing date, it must be received in a sealed envelope at Lake Clark National Park no later than eight calendar days after the closing date.

If mailed via USPS, your application package must be addressed to:

Lake Clark National Park
ATTN: Susanne Green
240 W 5th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501

You may email your application to: [e-mail]. Be sure to not include any photographs of yourself or any PII (Personally Identifiable Information), such as your Social Security Number, driver’s license number, or passport number.

Hand-delivered applications cannot be accepted. DO NOT SEND your application via UPS or FedEx. We do not accept faxed applications or applications mailed in postage-paid government envelopes or through an internal government mail system.

REQUIRED FORMS to send via USPS or email:

• Resume that provides detailed information about your work experience. Also include: the recruitment bulletin number of the position for which you are applying; and for each period of employment: the dates worked (for example, June 2009 through August 2010), the position title, and employer name and address.
• DD-214 if claiming points of Veterans’ Preference; if claiming 10 points of Veterans’ Preference, also include the SF-15 and verification documents described on the back of the SF-15. The SF-15 may be obtained through the Internet at www.opm.gov/forms.
• Current DOI-MOCC Certificate if already obtained, but not needed at time of applying or to begin employment.

 

Maintenance Worker Supervisor

Open Period: 03/13/2023 - 03/23/2023	Salary: $44.40 to $$51.78 per hour
Position Info: Full-time - Permanent, Career Seasonal	Series and Grade: WS-4749-07
Location(s): Port Alsworth, AK	Who May Apply: Local Residents

 

Job Summary

You will work as a WS-07 Maintenance Worker Supervisor in the Lake Clark National Park field headquarters area. The position’s primary function is to plan, schedule, implement, and supervise the daily maintenance and operational activities. The incumbent receives direction in planning and priorities from the Facility Manager for coordinating and directing work in the Park. Specific duties include:

SUPERVISION:

• As a Work Supervisor, 80% of the incumbent’s time is spent managing the diverse work for of up to 9 (WG 5 to WG 7) National Park Service Employees
• Provides direct supervision and leadership to work crews ensuring work assignments are completed safely and efficiently.
• Develops daily and weekly work plans designed to ensure that production goals are meet.
• Makes daily work assignments for operational maintenance activities such as custodial and grounds care, heating systems, water & wastewater treatment systems, solid waste systems, power generation etc.
• Evaluates completed maintenance work to ensure everything was accomplished in accordance with manufacture specification and directives, as well as standard accepted work practices and procedures.
• Works with subordinates to solve maintenance issues and directs staff to correct deficiencies.
• Responsible for the advertising and hiring of seasonal employees to accomplish the Park’s routine maintenance requirements and any additional staff required to accomplish maintenance projects.
• Responsible for writing position descriptions, performance plans and evaluations for employees. Drafts vacancy announcements, utilizing excepted and competitive hiring methods as appropriate. Recruit and hire qualified seasonal maintenance staff; rate applications·, contact references and make selections. Schedules approved leave and overtime, submits time and attendance reports and ensures that employees do not work past allotted hours. Recommends awards.
• Ability and skill in using PC’s, printers, phones, and fax machines, and skilled and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.

OTHER MAJOR DUTIES

• Assist in creating and maintaining an annual work plan. Executes and tracks operations and project work related to buildings, utilities, roads, and trails work planned for that year. Providing regular updates on work progress to the Facility Manager and identifies issues that may disrupt progress
• Works with the Facility Manager to manage both base and project budgets, to ensure adequate staff, and materials are available to successful completion of the Parks mission.
• Assist in ensuring all preventative maintenance projects are estimated, entered, and accounted for, and tracked in the facilities databases. This includes the development of work orders, cost estimates and the development of scopes of work/ project narratives.
• Assist in ensuring all Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation required inspections & lab tests for water/ wastewater systems are completed on time and records are maintained properly.
• Assist in monitoring water, fuel, and electrical consumption to include renewable energy and maintains accurate records of usage.
• Works with the Facility Manager and the Facility Management System Specialist to develop work orders to create future projects.
• Works as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, overseeing contractors working on projects and evaluates the need for changes to plans, staffing or schedules.
• The incumbent will be required to oversee Park’s custodial/housing services ensuring Park standards are maintained and that all the required supplies are available when needed.
• The incumbent monitors and trains staff on fueling operations in accordance with the Park’s Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Control Plan. This includes making sure the fuel logs are up to date and maintenance activities are included in the log.

For more information about the duties of this position, please contact Kevin Downs, Facility Manager, at 907-781-3054 or [e-mail]

Who May Apply

Any U.S. citizen who has acquired special knowledge or expertise regarding the natural or cultural resources of Lake Clark National Park, by reason of having either lived or worked in or near the park. 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. Applicant resumes should reflect periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration.

Areas considered “near” Lake Clark National Park and Preserve are: Iliamna, Newhalen, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Dillingham, Chignik Lake, Chignik Lagoon, Naknek, South Naknek, Port Heiden, Togiak, Levelock, Koliganek, Igiugig, Ekwok, Egegik, Aleknagik, Perryville, Pilot Point, Manokotak, New Stuyahok, Clarks Point, Kokonok, Twin Hills, Chignik, Portage Creek, Ugashik, Ekuk, Ivanhoff Bay, Lime Village, and Port Alsworth.

Position Requirements

Position requirements will be determined by evaluating experience in your resume and the interview and selection process. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this job posting. Knowledge or expertise concerning the park 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 performance of the duties.

Following are five competencies identified for this position. These competencies are not required to be addressed in a separate document, but applicants are encouraged to include in their resumes information related to these competencies.

1) Supervision of facility management or maintenance staff.

2) Ability and knowledge of operating heavy equipment with different attachments to load and transport items like a front-end loader and road grader.

3) Operate and skilled in handling hand-held tools, power tools, and testing equipment such as tapes, rules, squares, hammers, power planers, hand and power saws, drills, pipe threaders, benders, packing and caulking irons, pipe wrenches, and volt/OHM am meters to maintain bother interior and exterior spaces of facilities.

4) Competency in use of technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, and sketches to assign and/or complete work orders.

5) Ability to work from oral and written instructions and work orders.

How to Apply

All applications must be postmarked or received via email by the closing date of this announcement.If your application package is postmarked on the closing date, it must be received in a sealed envelope at Lake Clark National Park no later than eight calendar days after the closing date.

If mailed via USPS, your application package must be addressed to:

Lake Clark National Park
ATTN: Susanne Green
240 W 5th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501

You may email your application to: [e-mail]. Be sure to not include any photographs of yourself or any PII (Personally Identifiable Information), such as your Social Security Number, driver’s license number, or passport number.

Hand-delivered applications cannot be accepted. DO NOT SEND your application via UPS or FedEx. We do not accept faxed applications or applications mailed in postage-paid government envelopes or through an internal government mail system.

REQUIRED FORMS to send via USPS or email:

• Resume that provides detailed information about your work experience. Also include: the recruitment bulletin number of the position for which you are applying; and for each period of employment: the dates worked (for example, June 2009 through August 2010), the position title, and employer name and address.
• DD-214 if claiming points of Veterans’ Preference; if claiming 10 points of Veterans’ Preference, also include the SF-15 and verification documents described on the back of the SF-15. The SF-15 may be obtained through the Internet at www.opm.gov/forms.
• Current DOI-MOCC Certificate if already obtained, but not needed at time of applying or to begin employment.

 

Internship Opportunities
The park hires interns and trail crew through the Student Conservation Association. Positions will not necessarily be posted here. Check the SCA website to see what is currently available. Participants do not need to be students.

 

Volunteer Opportunities