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Job Description The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, is recruiting for a Park Technician 1 in Delta Junction. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing: The Park Technician 1 manages daily park and facility operations within the park's areas of responsibility, including the trail systems, trailheads, campgrounds, public-use cabins, picnic pavilions, outhouses, docks, fishing platforms, fee stations, and more. Position is responsible for training and direction of Alaska Conservation Corps employees and volunteers who clean and maintain campgrounds, cabins, outhouses, trails, and other related facilities. Position assists with all facets of park operations, including maintenance, public safety, recreation, and resource management Mission and Values/Culture: The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people.

This position is critical to the fulfillment of that mission, as it is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of park facilities and infrastructure, as well as the supervision and coordination of seasonal staff throughout the region. These are major components of field operations that help ensure that park units managed by the Division remain clean, safe, and well-maintained for the visiting public. Benefits of Joining Our Team: The Northern Region of Alaska State Parks is a challenging and rewarding place to work.

Our small but dedicated team takes pride in managing Alaska's precious natural resources and providing the high-quality recreational opportunities and experiences our state offers. Opportunities for advancement and training are available, along with different work schedule options and the ability to spend significant time working outdoors. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position will be working out of the Alaska State Parks office in Delta.

The incumbent's supervisor will be in Fairbanks, so working independently while maintaining communications is a crucial skill. There are managed park units as close as across the street and as far as 125 road miles from Delta, which makes prioritization and coordination critical skills in this position. Work takes place along the road system and in the backcountry year-round.

Backcountry public-use cabins and designated trails require the use of ATVs and snow machines in a variety of weather conditions. The incumbent will be responsible for snow plowing, maintenance and upkeep of public-use cabins and facilities in the Delta area. The incumbent will work alongside Alaska State Parks staff from Fairbanks, summer volunteers, and one Park Ranger in Delta.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. Parks and Recreation Management: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of parks and recreation management related to preserving, enhancing, maintaining, and protecting natural, historical, and cultural resources within park lands while considering the safety and welfare of park visitors. Carpentry/Woodworking: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct, install, finish, or repair wooden objects or structures.

Mechanics: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefits, repair, operation, and maintenance. Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation. Minimum Qualifications Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications.

Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency

They typically list expectations rather than specific tasks and are used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options for how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in the operations of natural resource management or outdoor recreation providing assistance, information, and services to customers, tourists, or the general public that included some clerical/administrative/technical tasks; and/or leading, instructing, individuals in outdoor adventure activities. Definitions: "Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Special Note: Positions in this class require possessing a valid driver's license. Some positions may require evening and/or weekend work. Travel to remote locations by small plane or boat may be required.

Positions in this job class have access, and may be required, to carry a firearm for wildlife protection. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the position description and vacancy announcement. Additional Required Information ** Please read the information below carefully.

** At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include: Valid driver's license.

SPECIAL NOTICES Positions may require evening and/or weekend work. Travel to remote locations by small plane or boat may be required. Positions in this job class have access to, and may be required to carry, a firearm for wildlife protection.

If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the position description and vacancy announcement. Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage.

Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs

Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying

Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. Bargaining Unit If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application.

Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee. Driver's License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Firearms This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer

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For assistance with your password, please visit the password reset page. For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following: Jeremy Maguire Park Technician 2 Phone: 907-451-2653 Email: jeremy.maguire@alaska.gov