Positions may not be filled at every duty station. Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/24/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the number of hours worked per week, full-time, or part-time. If you indicate part-time, you MUST indicate the number of hours worked per week so that your qualifying experience can be prorated for credit. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include use and operation of geospatial software such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server software and knowledge of Portal for ArcGIS and Geocortex software products; use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial information collection, analysis and display; interpreting aerial photos; Survey grade GPS for field surveys; and use of relational database management software (RDBMS) to organize, store and query GIS and GPS data. You must include the number of hours worked per week within your resume. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours, or equivalent) of graduate level course work that is directly related to the work of the position from an accredited college or university. Examples of directly related studies include Cartography, relevant mathematical and statistical sciences, or related sciences, e.g., physical geography, photogrammetry, geophysics, or geodesy, or a related discipline. You must submit transcripts and include hours worked per week in your resume. -OR- A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours, or equivalent, earned towards a graduate degree that are directly related to the work of the position, and divide by 18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours, or the equivalent. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must submit transcripts and include hours worked per week in your resume. Volunteer experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for each duty station is listed below. These employment periods can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA) - Denali Park, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - November. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2026. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA) - Bartlett Cove, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2026. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA) - Juneau, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2026. Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ) - Seward, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2026. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Visits field sites to gather information using accepted Global Position System (GPS) surveying and mapping techniques including both mapping grade and surveying grade Real Time Kinematic (RTK) projects. Prepares digital and hardcopy mapping and information products for park needs with required tasks including, but not limited to, field data collection, spatial analysis, LIDAR processing, creating 3D geospatial datasets/representations, geo-referencing and cartographic production. Prepares and maintains digital and hardcopy versions of data and data histories (meeting FGDC metadata standards). Assists in the design and development of GPS data dictionaries, spatial data inventories and field collection planning for seasonal natural resources, cultural resources and facility management projects. Assists park staff in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and analysis, helps train staff in field GPS techniques and in integration of field data into geospatial information. Please visit find a park for additional park information.