Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Leads and directs trail crew, (WG-3s, WG-5s, and WG-7s), YCC crew members and volunteers in maintenance of backcountry assets such as trails, airstrips, cabins, and camping areas. Leads a crew in operating and maintaining vehicles, tools and equipment. Independently plans and leads a crew in completing work using drawings, specifications, work orders, etc. consults with supervisor with recommendations on proper material use and qualities. Plans daily work schedules based on instructions drawings manuals and other documentation, following safety protocols at all times. Completes safety, risk management, employee performance/conduct, and other project reporting requirements on a regular basis.
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Additional Information:
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employees.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for each duty station is listed below. These employment periods can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA) - Denali Park, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) - Glennallen, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - October. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025.
Alaska currently does not have a state income tax.
These positions are temporary and may not exceed 1039 hours (six months) in a service year.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.
Physical Demands at Denali Park: You will frequently experience moderate to heavy exertion during the use and transportation of materials and equipment. Heavy exertion is required to shovel heavy snow, carry and roll rocks and logs, to move rocks and tree stumps of several tons utilizing rock bars and hoists. You will frequently lift and carry objects weighing 20 to 100 pounds. You will hike up and down steep mountainous terrain, traveling up to 12 miles daily. Work requires extensive walking, standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, pushing, pulling, and working in awkward positions on uneven terrain. You will be required to wear protective equipment, such as a respirator, hearing protection, clothing and eye protection, and must meet physical requirements to do so.
Working Conditions at Denali Park: Work is performed outdoors approximately 80% of the time, in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, often in periods of sunshine, rain, snow, sleet, or ice. Work requires travel on wet and slippery rocks, ice, snow, and at times crossing swift running water.
Outdoor work environment provides considerable exposure to potential insect activity, bee stings, poisonous plants, encounters with bears, and extreme cold temperatures, etc. You will use power equipment which makes excessive noise, vibration, and exhaust fumes. Trail work is hazardous in nature while falling and buckling trees, lifting and moving rocks, logs, and snow, etc.
Physical Demands at Glennallen: You will frequently experience moderate to heavy exertion during the use and transport of hand and power tools and when participating in emergency operations. Heavy exertion is required to carry and roll rocks and logs, to move rocks and tree stumps of several tons with rock bars and hoists. You will frequently lift and carry objects weighing 20-100 pounds. You will hike up and down steep terrain traveling up to 12 miles daily. Work requires extensive walking, standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, pushing, pulling, and working in awkward positions on uneven terrain. You will be required to wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, clothing and eye protection and must meet physical requirement to do so.
Working Conditions at Glennallen: Work is performed outdoors approximately 90% of the time in temperatures ranging from below 0 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit often in periods of full sunshine to rain, snow, sleet or ice. Work requires crossing streams on wet and slippery rocks, at times with swift running water. The outdoor work environment provides considerable exposure to potential insect activity, bee stings, poisonous plants, and encounters with bears, etc. The leader uses power equipment which makes excessive noise, vibration, and exhaust fumes. Trail work is hazardous in nature while falling and bucking trees, lifting and moving rocks and logs, etc.
Starting at $36.75 Per Hour (WL 7)
