JOB SUMMARY: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Denali National Park and Preserve is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025. MAJOR DUTIES: You will instruct youth education programs that are varied, multi-sensory, age-specific, multi-disciplinary, and consistent with the missions of Denali National Park and Preserve and the Murie Science and Learning Center. Programs range from one-hour classroom presentations to one-week backcountry expeditions. Some programs are designed using professional curricular templates and are linked to national standards. Others are more outdoor education focused and require local knowledge and improvisational teaching techniques. Programs address a variety of Denali-specific natural and cultural resources in the disciplines of natural science, cultural science, and history. All programs and materials are designed to support the physical and emotional safety and wellbeing of all students, as well as fun and learning. Backcountry expedition instruction requires providing instruction as well as maintaining the physical and behavioral safety for all group members in the face of challenging weather, terrain, and wildlife. You will assist with coordinating and implementing some programs in close partnership with park partners such as non-profits and schools. You will assist with managing the organization and storage of the Education Team's assets, both physical and electronic. 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. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: The work requires emotional stability, a clear speaking voice, and average agility and dexterity. Must be able to hike off trail for distances of up to 6 miles, navigating brush, river bars, and tundra while carrying a pack with up to 40 pounds of communications, safety, first-aid, and personal gear. Must be able to tent camp in remote areas lacking basic services for up to 10 days at a time. Perform duties safely in a variety of outdoor conditions, including rain, snow, wind, cold, heat, stinging and biting insects, rough terrain, large and potentially dangerous wildlife, etc. Work safely and effectively under stressful conditions such as those due to large numbers of students, complex staffing arrangements, and logical complexities. Must be able to work up to 16 hours per day for up to 10 days at a time on an occasional basis. Sitting and/or standing for up to 8 hours at a time. Safely operate a motor vehicle, including in inclement weather and difficult road conditions. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Programs may be conducted in all seasons of the year and in a range of weather and environmental conditions. Some work takes place indoors in visitor center, classroom, or office settings. Office work is typically sedentary, involving sitting and using a computer in a modern office environment. Workspace is usually shared with other employees. Other work may be in classrooms or visitor centers. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for occasional/situational telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with prior supervisory approval. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
