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Open: February 18, 2026 — Closes: April 3, 2026
Summary
These positions are located at the Fairbanks Alaska Lands Information Center, in the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. This is an open continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of February 25, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the initial cut-off date. Please see "Next Steps" for additional information. Anticipated season dates: April through October Government housing is not available.
Major Duties
The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located in Fairbanks, is an interagency visitor center that represents nine state and federal agencies and provides information and education on all public lands in Alaska. It serves as a centralized point of information for the local residents and the visiting public about public lands, resources, and recreational opportunities in Alaska. It is located in the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center along with their partners, the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Tanana Chiefs Cultural Programs. As a GS-04 Park Guide, duties may include: Staff information counter in a visitor center. Answering questions on a variety of subjects. Guiding small groups and providing services to visitors. Present limited and repetitive pre-established talks including introductions to films, map talks, and static exhibit interpretation. Orient hikers to conditions and equipment needs. Interpret park values for visitors with varying interests and backgrounds. Guide small parties (up to 20 people) on short walks. Issue backcountry registrations. Collect cash and other payments in high volume sales operation following established accountability guidelines for handling government funds. As a GS-05 Park Guide, duties may include: Performs duties including programs that require application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the Alaska Public Land Information Center. Guide large groups (up to 50 people) on longer walks or programs Provide a wide range of services to park visitors. Orient and explain current park events and warn of safety hazards. Give talks using pre-established guidelines that require application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the features of the site which include detailed and specific interpretation and explanation of the outstanding features of the site. Greet and answer a wide variety of visitors' questions. The questions themselves arise from observations of the features themselves; from the demonstrated major interests of visitors, or the nature of the talks Guide interpretive talks on site may include up to 50 people while telling the story of events which took place there, and how those events related to the particular historic situation. May also provide walking tours through the large exhibit hall and on the grounds of the Morris Thompson Center. Research topics for interpretive presentations and special programs using various resources and develop the outline for presentation. Provide a range of services such as information concerning the NPS, surrounding areas of interest, the area's recreational opportunities, public orientation and explanation of current park events, and inform visitors of potential safety hazards. Collect cash and other payments in high volume sales operation following established accountability guidelines for handling government funds. These positions may collect and account for money. Positions with fee collection or government money handling duties may require a higher background check than the non-fee positions. Hourly Rate Pay Range by Grade: GS-04 steps 1 to 10: $19.73 to $25.64 per hour + COLA GS-05 steps 1 to 10: $22.07 to $28.69 per hour + COLA An additional 1.49% cost of living allowance (COLA) will be added to the pay for the Fairbanks duty station. Pay is subject to review and adjustment.
