Jobs - Local Hire Authority

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY: Any U.S. citizen who has lived or worked in or near the park advertising the position for a long enough period of time to acquire special knowledge or expertise of the natural or cultural resources of the area. To be eligible, applicants must have lived or worked in or near the area long enough to encounter and become familiar with the full range of typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished.

Areas considered “near” Kenai Fjords National Park are the communities of Seward and Moose Pass extending north to Milepost 45 of the Seward Highway, as well as to the tribal villages with documented ties. These tribal villages include the Native Village of Nanwalek and the Native Village of Port Graham on the southwestern tip of the Kenai Peninsula as well as Seldovia Village Tribe. Also included is the Community of Homer, extending north on the Sterling Highway to mile post 165 and East End Road’s end.

 

Current Positions Available

To receive a copy of the job announcement or to apply, please check the table below, email or call [phone]. When mailing applications and using USPS, mail to the following address:
Park Headquarters ATTN HR, Kenai Fjords National Park,
P.O. Box 1727,
Seward, AK 99664.

If mailed via UPS or FedEx send to 411 Washington, Seward AK 99664.
Email application to: [e-mail]
Hand delivered applications will be accepted during business hours at 411 Washington. The office is closed to the public, please ring the bell. If you have any issues at the door, call [phone].

Further information can also be found on the website about non-local hire positions, the application process and tips, and frequently asked questions.

Recruitment Bulletin Number	Title, Grade	Dates Open	Salary	Job Description
KEFJ-24-030	Automotive Mechanic, WG-5823-10	7/10/2024 to 7/17/2024	$36.91 - $43.07 per hour	This position serves as the primary mechanic for Kenai Fjords National Park, responsible for full range of maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on the park’s vehicle fleet which includes 24-vehicles. Vehicles include passenger sedans, pick-up trucks, equipment such as farm tractors, and other vehicles with similar characteristics. Troubleshoots, repairs, and/or overhauls major components and automotive systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, and related electrical and electronic, braking, hydraulic, fuel, assemblies. Conducts operational checks on components of these systems. Utilized manuals to complete engine tear downs, adjustments, repairs, and reassembly based on specifications and on accepted trade practices. Uses a wide variety of electronic diagnostic equipment to conduct tests and analyzes test results on vehicle systems and components. Conducts independent research to diagnose drivability and performance issues; determines the best diagnosis and repair methods to reliably correct the issue. Performs all vehicle service requirements on park vehicles and equipment. Removes and installs vehicle add-on accessory items, such as lights, radios, gun racks, toolboxes, and truck bed racks. Inspects, and repairs small engines and other components on items such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, pumps, cement mixers, outboard engines and other related park equipment.

 

Tentative Openings

These are the tentative openings for upcoming local hire jobs for Kenai Fjords National Park. Information is subject to change.

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