Job Summary

NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details. Applicants that apply to and are selected for McCarthy will be duty stationed at Kennecott, AK.

Job Description

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/16/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. 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. -AND- To be eligible your application package 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 paragraphs. Areas considered "near" Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve are Chisana, Chistochina, Chitina, Copper Center, Dot Lake, Gakona, Gakona Junction, Glennallen, Gulkana, Healy Lake, Kenny Lake, Long Lake, Lower & Upper Tonsina, McCarthy, Mendeltna, Mentasta Lake, Nabesna, Nelchina, Northway/Northway Village, Northway Junction, Slana, Tanacross, Tazlina, Tetlin, Tok, Tonsina and Yakutat. -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: Ability to communicate orally to diverse groups and in a variety of settings. Ability to research, develop, and present a variety of formal, structured, and impromptu thematic interpretative programs such as talks, guided walks and off-site programs to diverse audiences. Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer services (Interpersonal skills). Skill in daily operation of a busy visitor center/Information desk, sales outlet, bookstore, or similar facility to include providing frontline information and support services. Skill in operating computers, various computer programs, and office equipment. Additional Competency for the GS-0025-07 grade level: Ability to mentor and provide on-the-job training to lower graded team members.