Land Patrol Agent

Summary

The Land Patrol Agent’s primary responsibility is to monitor access and enforce land use permit requirements on Choggiung Limited land and waterways. This seasonal position requires patrolling Nushagak and Iowithla rivers using a skiff provided by Choggiung, ensuring compliance with land-use policies, and educating the public about responsible recreation and resource use. The ideal candidate will have boating experience, a clean driving record, preventative boat maintenance skills, and basic carpentry skills, along with the ability to make safe travel decisions based on the outdoor conditions and to endure changing outdoor conditions in Alaska. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Patrol Designated Waterways: Operate a boat to monitor activities along Nushagak and Iowithla rivers and surrounding lands. 

• Enforce Land-Use Policies: Educate the public, issue warnings, and report violations such as illegal harvesting or trespassing. 

• Conduct Safety Inspections: Ensure boating and land-use compliance among visitors. 

• Engage with the Public: Provide information on recreational policies and responsible land stewardship. 

• Perform Preventative Boat Maintenance: Conduct routine checks, minor repairs, and basic engine troubleshooting to ensure the vessel remains in working order. 

• Utilize Carpentry Skills: Assist with minor repairs and maintenance of cabins, or outbuildings along the patrol route. 

• Weather Adaptability: Work in diverse weather conditions, including rain, wind, and fluctuating temperatures. 

• Emergency Response: Assist in search and rescue efforts or respond to environmental hazards if necessary. 

Minimum Qualifications

·       Boating Experience Required: Must be proficient in operating small boats in river conditions. 

·       Preventative Boat Maintenance Skills: Ability to perform basic engine troubleshooting, cleaning, and minor repairs. 

·       Basic Carpentry Skills: Capable of making minor repairs to cabins or structures as needed. 

·       Clean Driving Record: Must hold a valid driver’s license with no recent violations. 

·       Physical Endurance: Capable of long shifts outdoors in challenging Alaskan weather. 

·       Strong Communication Skills: Ability to interact professionally with the public. 

·       Basic First Aid & Safety Training Preferred. 

·       Knowledge of Local Waterways and Land-Use Policies is a plus. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive seasonal pay with overtime 

• Housing and food provided 

• Opportunity to work in Alaska’s beautiful wilderness 

Working Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

·        Frequent sitting, standing, walking/hiking, bending over, repetitive use of legs, lifting up to 120lbs. (with assistance), carrying 50 lbs. or less for short distances.

·        Eye/Hand Coordination common with navigating of boats on rivers.

·        Often required to climb ladders, trees, and steep surfaces.

·        Frequent exposure to heat and cold, noise, working outside in ever changing weather.

·        Frequent exposure to insects and wildlife.

·        Living remotely up to a week at a time.