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Open: March 5, 2026 — Closes: March 12, 2026
Summary
NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details. Applicants that apply to and are selected for McCarthy will be duty stationed at Kennecott, AK.
Major Duties
The typical season for this position is April - September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Patrols an area of the park including popular camp sites and trail system and back country areas providing visitor information and assistance. Monitors visitor use and impact on park resources. Assists in preventing and managing human-wildlife conflicts. Assists with monitoring permit holders and park concessionaires. Responds to emergencies and provides first aid and/or medical care and assists with searches and rescues. Performs backcountry field operations to include day or multiple day travel in a remote and trail-less wilderness setting to contact and educate visitors regarding Leave No Trace principles, monitors travel and resource conditions, prepares computer-based reports, trains other staff, assists in hunting patrols to help ensure against illegal activities and to monitor the resource, and assists in emergencies. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
