These positions are temporary seasonals not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year.
This is an open continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of January 26, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the initial cut-off date. Please see "Next Steps" for additional information.
Summary
These positions are temporary seasonals not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year.
This is an open continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of January 26, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the initial cut-off date. Please see "Next Steps" for additional information.
Who may apply (area of consideration): Current competitive service National Park Service career/career-conditional government employees; Veterans (VRA, 30% or more disabled veterans); Individuals with disabilities; Special Hiring Authorities (such as National Service, Public Land Corp, Military Spouse); Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP); Reemployment Priority List (RPL); and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).
These positions involve a variety of responsibilities aimed at connecting visitors to the park's resources and stories. They are responsible for promoting visitor safety and stewardship of park resources. The role requires a deep understanding of the park's history, natural, and cultural resources, and the ability to engage visitors in meaningful educational experiences.
Park Ranger (Interpretation), GS-0025-05, duties may include:
Develop interpretive programs, conduct basic research of topics using records, documents, books, files, and interviews with people who have personal knowledge.
Present onsite programs to a wide variety of audiences. Programs may include guided walks, demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Staff the Information Desk at visitor centers serving as contact for visitors entering the buildings.
Greeting visitors and provide information on a variety of subjects including local and regional attractions.
Answer telephones and provide area information, take messages, etc.
Park Ranger (Interpretation), GS-0025-07, duties may include the above plus:
Research, prepare and present a variety of original interpretive programs, including digital illustrated programs, guided walks, public address commentaries, talks, and children's programs.
Assist supervisors with scheduling and training co-workers and volunteers.
Handle visitor information requests, sell publications and educational materials, and complete assigned projects.
Provides on-the-job training, mentoring and assistance to team members by providing coaching, guidance, feedback, and direction to accomplish projects and daily operations.
Additional location-specific information:
Positions in Anchorage, Brooks Camp (Lake and Peninsula County), Denali Park, and Fairbanks may sell Park Passes and collect and account for money. Positions with fee collection and/or government money handling duties require a higher background check than the non-fee positions.
Bartlett Cove: Park rangers perform ladder transfers from a vessel to a cruise ship and from a cruise ship to a vessel. The rangers must be physically and mentally able to safely climb rope ladders 15 feet in height during transfer from one vessel to another while both boats are in motion in exposed water.
Brooks Camp: Please apply under Lake and Peninsula County for vacancies at Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks Camp.
Kennecott: Please apply under McCarthy for vacancies at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve's Kennecott duty station.
Port Alsworth: Positions may have contact with youth and minors which require a higher background check.
Skagway: Positions may require passports for essential travel to Canada and an official passport is required for this position. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and passport card.
Skagway: Rangers may provide emergency medical treatment to visitors and employees, assist in maintaining the first aid equipment and supplies used in the park, and may also perform emergency transport or arrange for such transportation. This position requires the selectee to either be a National or Alaska registered emergency medical responder (EMR). Applicants for Skagway positions must include a copy of their certificate showing the level and expiration date, or, list your medical certification AND expiration date in your resume, or the level AND date you anticipate completing your course for certification. Proof of certification will be required before entrance on duty. If you do not include this information in your application, you will be rated ineligible.
Anticipated season dates: Anchorage: May through September Bartlett Cove: April through September Brooks Camp (apply under Lake and Peninsula County): May through October Copper Center: May through September Denali Park: April through September Fairbanks: May through October Kennecott (apply under McCarthy): May through September Kotzebue: April through September Nome: May through October Port Alsworth: May through September Seward: May through September Sitka: April through October Skagway: April through October
Government housing:
Will be available in Brooks Camp (Lake and Peninsula County), Copper Center, Kennecott (McCarthy), Nome, and Port Alsworth.
May be available in Bartlett Cove, Denali Park, Kotzebue, Seward, Sitka, and Skagway.
Is not available in Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Hourly Rate Pay Range by Grade:
GS-05 steps 1 to 10: $22.07 to $28.69 per hour + COLA
GS-07 steps 1 to 10: $27.34 to $35.54 per hour + COLA
An additional cost of living allowance (COLA) will be added to the pay for these duty stations:
1.49% COLA for Anchorage and Fairbanks and 3% COLA for all other locations.
Pay is subject to review and adjustment.
Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries.
Please visit find a park for additional park information.
See the Education section for additional information.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. Please do not submit a copy of your driver's license at this time.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to several nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Duty stations who anticipate occasional monthly travel include Copper Center, Fairbanks, Kennecott (McCarthy), Kotzebue, For the other duty stations, the job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/06/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.
For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park related work. This experience includes activities such as working as a Park Guide or tour leader; environmental educator or teacher; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; or other similar work. You must include hours worked per week.
-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in a related field. Related fields of study include natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. You must include transcripts.
-OR-
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent), in excess of the first 60 semester hours earned towards your degree, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent in order to meet this description. You must include transcripts, and you must also include hours worked per week.
-OR-
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience includes activities such as working as a park ranger, park guide, park tour leader, or closely related position to interpret resources to convey national significance; connect visitors to personal relevance; facilitate shared learning; support specific learning objectives to meet educator and community needs; inform the public for compliance and safety; support management of natural and cultural resources representative of national heritage; and enhance mutual understanding for individual and social benefit. Also, qualifying experience on the resume should also include independent interpretive research and presentation. You must include the number of hours worked per week.
-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of one full academic year of progressively higher-level graduate education related to the occupation that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to do the work of the position. This major study for this education is typically in 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 subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled. You must include a copy of your transcripts.
-OR-
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. They must equal 100% to qualify using this option. You must include the number of hours worked per week and a copy of your transcripts.
Volunteer Experience: 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.
Education
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Continued from the Duties section:
The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources.
National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.
Additional information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries.
Physical Demands: The work involves extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines, carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, etc.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, e.g., high or low temperatures, confined spaces or adverse weather conditions.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1039 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1039 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1039 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1039 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Alaska currently does not have a state income tax.
In the event of an accident while traveling in a government aircraft, the payable benefits of a private life insurance policy may be affected.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Computer Skills
Decision Making
Interpersonal Skills
Interpretation
Oral Communication
Project Management
Technical Competence
Written Communication
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
This applies to ALL applicants: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation within the last 18 months and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation (within the last 18 months), please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/06/2026.
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicate hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Your resume must clearly show how long your have held each grade in a federal position.Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications
Complete All Required Assessments.
Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation such as:
Federal employees or former federal employees must submit a copy of their latest or last SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" reflecting career or career-conditional status in the competitive service, shows position title, series, grade and an additional SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held, if not reflected on your latest SF-50. Examples of acceptable SF-50s include: Promotion, Within Rate Increases (WRI/WGI), or Appointment SF-50s. Do not submit an Award SF-50. Time in grade will be determined by reviewing your resume and required SF-50s. Your last Federal performance appraisal plan for your last position must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent. If the SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess the one-year time-in-grade, as required by this announcement. In this instance, your resume must clearly show that you held that grade for one-year
Veterans Preference Documentation (e.g. DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter as appropriate)
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Performance Appraisals and Awards:
All applicantsmustsubmit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor. If submitting a performance appraisal not dated within the last 18 months, a statement as to why it is the most recent must be submitted. If no performance appraisal is available, applicants must submit a statement as to why it is not available including if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
College transcripts if qualifying based on education.
Skagway applicants: Documentation of current or pending EMR certification.
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority. Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.e. Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, AmeriCorp Vista, former PLC member, Military Spouses, 30%+ Disabled Veterans, etc.) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/06/2026. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
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Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This is an open continuous announcement. Initial application packages will be reviewed for eligibility and qualifications following the initial cut-off date, January 26, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the initial cut-off date. Additional application packages will be reviewed and issued to management on an as needed basis. This announcement will remain open until the position is filled, or the closing date of the vacancy, whichever comes first. Once selections are made, this announcement will be closed without notice. Applications received after the initial cut-off date of January 26, 2026, will be considered, if needed, by cutoff dates. Cut-off dates will occur as follows:
January 26, 2026 (initial cut-off date);
February 6, 2026;
February 20, 2026;
March 6, 2026; and
March 20, 2026
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/06/2026.
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicate hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Your resume must clearly show how long your have held each grade in a federal position.Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications
Complete All Required Assessments.
Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation such as:
Federal employees or former federal employees must submit a copy of their latest or last SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" reflecting career or career-conditional status in the competitive service, shows position title, series, grade and an additional SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held, if not reflected on your latest SF-50. Examples of acceptable SF-50s include: Promotion, Within Rate Increases (WRI/WGI), or Appointment SF-50s. Do not submit an Award SF-50. Time in grade will be determined by reviewing your resume and required SF-50s. Your last Federal performance appraisal plan for your last position must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent. If the SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess the one-year time-in-grade, as required by this announcement. In this instance, your resume must clearly show that you held that grade for one-year
Veterans Preference Documentation (e.g. DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter as appropriate)
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Performance Appraisals and Awards:
All applicantsmustsubmit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor. If submitting a performance appraisal not dated within the last 18 months, a statement as to why it is the most recent must be submitted. If no performance appraisal is available, applicants must submit a statement as to why it is not available including if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
College transcripts if qualifying based on education.
Skagway applicants: Documentation of current or pending EMR certification.
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority. Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.e. Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, AmeriCorp Vista, former PLC member, Military Spouses, 30%+ Disabled Veterans, etc.) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/06/2026. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
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While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Documentation for Public Land Corps (PLC) eligibility: You must provide the following with your application package: (1) a completed PLC Participant Work Hours Verification form and (2) Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Based on PLC Service showing you completed a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC. In addition, the documents must show that the most recent PLC project was completed within the last 2 years and if appointed to a position, it must not exceed 2 years after the completion of the incumbent's last PLC project.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Alaska Regional Office
240 W 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This is an open continuous announcement. Initial application packages will be reviewed for eligibility and qualifications following the initial cut-off date, January 26, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the initial cut-off date. Additional application packages will be reviewed and issued to management on an as needed basis. This announcement will remain open until the position is filled, or the closing date of the vacancy, whichever comes first. Once selections are made, this announcement will be closed without notice. Applications received after the initial cut-off date of January 26, 2026, will be considered, if needed, by cutoff dates. Cut-off dates will occur as follows:
January 26, 2026 (initial cut-off date);
February 6, 2026;
February 20, 2026;
March 6, 2026; and
March 20, 2026
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
