Job Summary

This position is located at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in the Administration 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 April through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is in April.

Job Description

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, 01/26/2026, unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs typing and a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. (Screen out) -AND- 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. Applicant resumes should reflect periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. -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: Administrative and Clerical Proficiency: Demonstrates skill in managing correspondence, records, filing systems, payroll entries, and financial transactions with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Customer Service and Communication: Provides courteous and effective service to employees, visitors, and the public by answering inquiries, managing reception duties, and composing clear written correspondence that represents the park professionally. Technology and Office Automation: Utilizes office software, databases, and automated systems (e.g., payroll, travel, procurement) to prepare documents, track data, and resolve errors; maintains a minimum typing proficiency of 40 wpm. Resource and Records Management: Maintains accurate property, supply, housing, and fleet records; ensures compliance with applicable acquisition, property, and financial regulations to safeguard business resources. Organizational Support and Accountability: Anticipates program needs, assembles reports, and completes administrative tasks that facilitate the organizational mission; applies sound judgment, follows guidelines, and supports efficient operations.