Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation)

This position oversees Alaska's Interpretation, Education, and Youth programs, supervises regional staff, manages the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, directs partnerships and cooperative ventures, and leads the River, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program. These efforts ensure effective public information, resource understanding, recreation opportunities, and meaningful visitor connections.

The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Principal advisor to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, and the Associate Regional Directors concerning interpretation, education, youth programs and partnerships in all park areas in the region. Directs fiscal management for regional interpretation, education and youth programs, including development and implementation of financial plans and operating programs. Represents the region on national, regional, and local work groups related to program areas. Provides leadership in developing strategic plans for achievement of regional and servicewide goals and objectives. Works collaboratively with other program leaders throughout the region to coordinate interpretative, education, youth programs and partnership initiatives and activities and works collaboratively to address region-wide issues of concern. Physical Demands: The work is generally sedentary requiring mental more than physical stamina. Frequent travel to meetings is required, sometimes in remote locations. Working Environment: Most of the work is performed in an office environment, with occasional visits to field sites that may require walking outdoors for short periods.

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Additional Requirements located under Qualifications -