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Open: November 9, 2026 — Closes: November 20, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with National Park Service. This Temporary Promotion NTE-1-year appointment is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, Education/Interpretation, Alaska Regional Office, in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a temporary promotion not to exceed 1-year and can be extended up to 5 years. This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serve as the Interpretive Specialist as part of the Division of Interpretation, Education and Partnerships in the Alaska Regional Office, (Alaska Regional Office). Lead a multidisciplinary team overseeing interpretation, education, youth programs, partnerships, and related functions across 17 national parks and two urban visitor centers. Advise parks and National Park Service partners on interpretive programs, planning, and evaluation, including compliance with the National Park Service Centennial Act. Coordinate the implementation of national and regional interpretive initiatives, administration and oversight of the regional interpretive program, and support for regional partnership initiatives. Serve as a leader of groups developing new strategies and tools to advance the profession of interpretation's purpose and accessibility. Collaborate with regional offices, partners, and tribes to protect national park treasures, educate more than 61 million annual visitors, and strengthen the National Park Service as a trusted interpreter of America's stories.
