Park Specialist (PCN 10-5214)

**Classification Study Notice**

This position is currently undergoing review as a part of a job class study, and therefore, both the title and pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.
What You Will Be Doing
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, is recruiting for an eight-month seasonal Park Specialist position. Alaska State Parks is the largest state park system in the country, with 156 park units totaling over 3.4 million acres of public land and water.

The Park Specialist manages the daily park and facility operations in park areas of responsibility, including the trail systems, trailheads, campgrounds, public-use cabins, picnic pavilions, outhouses, docks, fishing platforms, fee stations, and more.

The Park Specialist is responsible for the supervision, training, and direction of seasonal trail crew employees and volunteers who clean and maintain campgrounds, cabins, outhouses, trails, and other related facilities.

The position assists with all facets of park operations, including maintenance, public safety, recreation, and resource management.

Mission and Culture
The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people.

The work will have a positive impact on the public’s outdoor recreation opportunities, and it will be incredibly varied. Adaptability, collaboration, and communication are important values in this team culture.

Core Responsibilities
This Park Specialist will help manage over 30 miles of trail, dozens of trail structures, over a dozen trailheads, 10 Public Use Cabins, 8 picnic sites, and 3 campgrounds in 8 different state park units. Nine of the ten public-use cabins and twenty miles of trail that are accessible only by boat or float plane.

This position will identify hazards, maintenance, and repair needs and take corrective actions.

Work will include trail clearing, brushing, trail bridge repair, sign replacement, cabin repairs, carpentry, painting, and more.

Park Specialist is responsible for recruiting, training, leading, and directing the work of seasonal trail crew employees as well as long-term and short-term volunteers, such as camp hosts, backcountry volunteers, and one-day volunteer group events.

Work will require the operation of ocean-going boats, ATVs, UTVs, chainsaws, brush cutters, generators, power tools, and more.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
This position will work mostly outdoors in areas where the public chooses to spend their time recreating, many of whom are on “once in a lifetime” trips.

Daily work projects will be varied and consist of front and backcountry work, with opportunities for flexible schedules and self-initiated projects.

The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is based in Kodiak.

Work will occur outdoors in Kodiak Road system park units: Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, Buskin River State Recreation Site, and Pasagshak River State Recreation Site, as well as remote park units: Shuyak Island State Park, Afognak Island State Park, and Woody Island State Recreation Site.

Traveling in float planes and operating ocean-going boats (training provided) to travel and work in remote park units is required.

Backcountry work lasting from a few days to several weeks at a time will be required; backcountry accommodations will typically be a dry cabin or the Big Bay Ranger Station on Shuyak Island State Park.

Training and certification with bear deterrents and shotguns for wildlife protection are required.

Opportunities for temporary duty in Dillingham at Wood-Tikchik State Park may arise.

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to be successful in this position include:

Skills to effectively lead and supervise field work in front and backcountry.
Ability and experience prioritizing workloads, duties, responsibilities, and projects for yourself and others in a natural resource management setting.
Experience with trail work, groundskeeping, and basic carpentry.
Experience operating and maintaining small power boats, ATVs, chainsaws, and other small gas-powered equipment.
Experience and ability to interact professionally with the public and provide excellent customer service.
A valid Alaska Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
AND EITHER:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
OR
Two years of journey level technical experience in natural resource management. The required experience includes work such as a Natural Resource Technician 2, Forest Technician 3, or Fish & Wildlife Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
Two years of college education from an accredited institution (48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours equal two years) AND one year of journey technical experience in natural resource management. The required experience includes work such as a Natural Resource Technician 2, Forest Technician 3, or Fish & Wildlife Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Special Note:
Some positions may be seasonal, and require evening and/or weekend work. Travel to remote locations by small plane or boat may be required. Positions may have access to arms and ammunition; in those cases applicants will be subject to restrictions for past criminal convictions.

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants

must

meet

Alaska Residency Requirements

to be considered for employment at this time.

At the time of application

, the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

Cover letter – see instructions below.
Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
Three professional references.
If selected for an interview

,

the applicant must provide the following:

Three most recent performance evaluations, ratings, or equivalent documents, IF they exist.
Pre-Employment Certification ( link to PDF )
Firearm Certification ( link to PDF )
Copy of a valid driver’s license
Any letters of recommendation or certifications you wish to have considered.
SPECIAL NOTICES

This position will require frequent backcountry trips of up to one week at a time to Afognak Island State Park and several weeks at a time to Shuyak Island State Park (Big Bay Ranger Station).
This position may require you to travel to Dillingham once a year for up to 10 days per trip.

Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “ How to Apply " page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The letter should explain in detail how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position

and

highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online. If you cannot attach it, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.

Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note:

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit
If you are a

current state employee , please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are

not a current state employee.

Classification Study Notice
This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the Park Specialist job class study. Therefore, both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.

Driver’s License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Firearms
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer. Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Ben Shryock
Title: Park Superintendent
Email:

[email protected]
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