Alaska Park Ranger: Education, Permits & Partnerships

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Park Ranger for Selawik National Wildlife Refuge in Kotzebue, Alaska. This federal role starts at the entry level for new hires and involves developing education programs, managing permits, and coordinating outreach with partners in the region.

The position emphasizes visitor services, community engagement, and supervision of staff and volunteers to enhance environmental education and public programs.

Qualifications

• Duties include interpretive and environmental education activities.
• Permit oversight for commercial and non-commercial use.
• Supervising rangers, interns and volunteers on visitor services work.
• Building partnerships with community organizations to support outreach.
• Public meetings and communication planning participation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements interpretive and environmental education programs, products, and events utilizing various media.
• Manages refuge permits including reviewing requests, issuing permits, and reporting requirements.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises park rangers, interns, and volunteers, and drafts performance plans.
• Engages with local communities and partners to create outreach materials and events.
• Organizes outreach through public meetings and communication plans.

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Park Ranger for Selawik National Wildlife Refuge in Kotzebue, Alaska. This federal role starts at the entry level for new hires and involves developing education programs, managing permits, and coordinating outreach with partners in the region.

The position emphasizes visitor services, community engagement, and supervision of staff and volunteers to enhance environmental education and public programs.