Recreation Assistant (Winter Outdoor Activities) (Seasonal)

You will serve as a Recreation Assistant (Winter Outdoor Activities) (Seasonal) Recreation Assistant (Winter Outdoor Activities) Likely Entry On Duty: December 2026. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 08/19/2026 whichever comes first. This is a temporary position expected to last not to exceed 1039. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary depending on funding, weather conditions, and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. Major Duties: Presents informal and formal educational talks pertaining to resource protection to all types of audiences. Responds to visitor's inquiries for information, direction and general knowledge. Provides answers to recurring questions. Provides a wide range of services to visitors including assistance with lost articles, equipment failure, and first aid. Uses multimedia (such as, audio-visual equipment, computer software) to create informational presentations or products and to communicate operational status and needs. Performs day-to-day patrol operations to facilitate visitor understanding, enjoyment and protection of the resource and to induce behavior that complies with park regulations. Negotiate with individuals or organizations to resolve conflicts, disputes or grievances. Performs emergency services to ill and injured visitors in a variety of settings. Assists with trip itinerary planning using the "Preventive Search and Rescue" concepts. Possesses excellent skills in alpine and/or Nordic skiing in steep backcountry avalanche terrain in order to safely conduct field patrols, make field observations, perform snow surveys, and participate in search and rescues. Practices mountain and avalanche safety measures while patrolling in high-elevation and avalanche prone terrain by ski, snowshoe or snowmobile. Physical Demands: The work requires strenuous physical exertion for extended periods including skiing, walking, climbing, throwing, lifting, shoveling, and carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more for long distances and while performing mountaineering activities. The work requires regular strenuous physical exertion, such as shoveling several feet of snow off of critical infrastructure, carrying a litter, climbing on steep snow and ice, walking over rough terrain, carrying heavy objects, such as climbing ropes, technical climbing equipment and litters equipped with sleeping bags, first aid supplies, and splints. Must be able to withstand the physical demands of extended search and rescue missions in winter above tree line in very high winds potentially at night in whiteout conditions. The incumbent's duties require navigating rough, uneven or rocky terrain, carrying and using snow survey equipment/instruments, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching to conduct tests and gather data from the air or snow depths while standing on ground which may be uneven, unstable, or slick at high altitudes (elevations over 10,000 feet above sea level). Work Environment: Work may be performed on uneven, steep, rough, slippery and/or rugged terrain and in all types of weather. The work environment involves regular and recurring exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress where safety precautions cannot completely eliminate the danger and the high-risk factors cannot be reasonably controlled. Incumbent may be expected to perform duties at elevations over 10,000 feet above sea level in alpine environments covered in snow and ice that pose unique winter challenges and dangers. This work requires specific skills and experience, including winter backcountry travel, and the ability to assess hazardous winter environments. The hazardous nature of the work requires protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, etc.) to be worn and protective equipment (avalanche beacons, probes, and climbing equipment) to be used on a routine basis. Incumbent may work alone at times and must be able to drive to different field sites. The island of Hawaii is subject to high concentrations of volcanic fumes (VOG), especially sulfur dioxide gasses and fine particulates. The fumes are known to be hazardous to an unborn fetus, and persons with heart and respiratory problems. The coastline primarily experiences VOG conditions throughout the year, and occasionally eastern Hawaii Island and other Hawaiian Islands. Long-term effects on normal healthy persons are unknown.

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. You will be required to possess a current Wilderness First Responder certificate or higher. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.