Park Ranger (Maintenance and Patrol)

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Information about Fairbanks, Alaska and the surrounding area can be found at Alaska.

We expect to fill few vacancies.

Note: These are not Law Enforcement positions.

Qualifications:

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Specialized Experience: Have at least one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Park/Public lands facility maintenance and janitorial duties; Front country or Backcountry visitor services; forestry and/or fire prevention and fire suppression work in parks, recreation or conservation areas; and management, assistant or program specialist work involving the development/implementation of protection, conservation, and/or management of park or similar operations.

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Education: Have successfully completed a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology or other closely related subject pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources.

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Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Will be required to continually lift up to 50 pounds, do strenuous work, hike and work in rough terrain, and climb steep slopes. The position requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving over unpaved roads, walking over rough terrain or inclines, standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching and stooping, digging, hiking, lifting, biking, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Work may involve early morning hours, night hours, or daytime hours and may require working on holidays. It can require carrying heavy backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads.

Work Environment: Most work will be performed out of doors, in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in an extremely remote environment and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of two weeks in duration.