February 19, 2015 - river-management.org
February 19, 2015
The NPS Alaska Regional Office will be recruiting for a full-time, permanent Outdoor Recreation Planner (GS-0023-13), to lead the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program in Alaska. This position is tentatively scheduled to be posted on on February 23.
ABOUT THIS POSITION ? The Program Leader provides strategic leadership and oversight to support and promote RTCA in Alaska and offers technical assistance to help community partners across the state reach their outdoor recreation and natural resource conservation vision.
The RTCA program is the community assistance arm of the National Park Service. Program staff provide technical assistance to community groups and local, state, and federal government agencies working to protect natural areas and water resources and enhance close-to-home outdoor recreation opportunities. RTCA staff help communities plan, organize partnerships, and achieve onthe-ground success on projects they initiate.
For more about RTCA in Alaska, see .
DUTY STATION
The position will be duty-stationed in the NPS Alaska Regional Office located in downtown Anchorage. Field work is required in a variety of settings, including in the backcountry. Government housing is NOT available; however, there are many residential opportunities. Anchorage may be reached via highway or air.
ABOUT THE CITY OF ANCHORAGE Where Mountains, Ice, and Ocean Meet...
Photo Courtesy of Visit Anchorage
Anchorage is a beautiful city bordered by mountains and ocean. Anchorage is a city of lights and flowers, a city with outdoor excitement inside the city limits, a city where culture is a way of life, a clean and healthy place to live, a great place to raise a family and an exciting place to do business. It is considered a medium size city, with a diverse population of approximately 270,000. All standard amenities are available including hospitals, daycare, schools, 2 universities, shopping malls, restaurants, golf
courses, ski resorts, museums, and an international airport. Indoor and outdoor activities abound. Anchorage was one of ten cities given the "All America City" award in 2002 by the National Civic League. This prestigious award annually honors 10 communities that best exemplify the spirit of grassroots citizen involvement & cross-sector, collaborative problem solving. Additional information about Anchorage can be found at .
Helpful websites: City of Anchorage
Points of interest Things to do in Anchorage! History of Anchorage Ocean Alaska Science and Learning Center Alaska Native Heritage Center Anchorage Museum
Signature Events Polar Bear Jump - January 19th Whale Migration - April 1st Thank the Troops - May 18th - 27th Harbor Opening - May 18th Halibut Tournament - June 1st Fourth of July Festival - July 3rd & 4th Mt. Marathon Race - July 4th Silver Salmon Derby - August 10th
CONTACTS For more information about this opportunity, feel free to contact us!
Hiring Official, John Quinley, 907-644-3512 (John_Quinley@) HR Representative, Angela Vanderhoofven 907-644-3349 (Angela_Vanderhoofven@)
If interested, please apply at USAJOBS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, ALASKA.
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