Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Information about Alaska and the surrounding area can be found at Alaska. We expect to fill 1 vacancy, however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Note: These are not Law Enforcement positions. Responsibilities Engage with visitors to provide information concerning points of interest, travel routes, historical and natural features, site use opportunities/limitations, and park activities. Inspect facilities such as campgrounds, scenic rivers, cultural resource sites, waysides, and other recreation facilities. These facilities are in remote environments and may require field living conditions for multiple days. Operate pick-up truck on remote routes; operate off road vehicles; and conduct motorized/non-motorized river patrols. Perform maintenance on remote cabins, campgrounds, and other facilities. Monitor and maintain remote hiking trails. Support campground hosts in ferrying supplies to them and assist them with their campground projects. Patrol campgrounds to provide visitors with regulatory, safety, recreation, and orientation information. Resource management work such as assisting in gathering and analyzing data related to recreational resources to identify trends. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: You must possess one (1) 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 which include: 1) Park/Public lands facility maintenance and janitorial duties; 2) law enforcement and/or investigative work; 3) Front country or Backcountry visitor services; 4) forestry and/or fire prevention and fire suppression work in parks, recreation or conservation areas; and 5) management, assistant or program specialist work involving the development/implementation of protection, conservation, and/or management of park or similar operations. -OR- 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. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. 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, and standing for long periods of time. It can require carrying heavy backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads. Work Environment: Most work will be performed outdoors, in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in an extremely remote environment and may require primitive camping to include sleeping in a tent and preparing your own food, while doing fieldwork for up to 14 days per month of two weeks in duration. Education Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade. If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment. If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)?. The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?). Certain incentives (such as Recruitment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive