# Park Technician 1 — Natural Resources · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [State & local government jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/government) # Park Technician 1 Natural Resources - **Location** — Delta Junction, AK - **PCN** — 10-5283 - **Salary** — $27.46 Hourly (Range 14) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-08-31 - **Closes** — 2026-09-14 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) 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. 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