Student Trainee (Park Guide)
Park guides connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experiences, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park Guides help visitors explore the many dimensions of the park by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning and inspiration. The work done by a Park Guide through effective interpretation and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations. The positions serve as front-line representatives of the National Park Service by meeting and greeting the visiting public. Duties require use of audio/visual equipment, interpretive equipment, computers, and park vehicles. Much of the work is done outside in hot, humid conditions, or in caves. Biting insects are common. IN ADDITION to the above duties:
At the GS-3 level:
Incumbents conduct limited and pre-established talks, including introductions to historic structures and static exhibit interpretation. The positions operate visitor contact stations at Van Buren, Round Spring and Alley Spring, provide visitors with park and local information, directions, and respond to inquiries. Incumbents assist with park special events and roving. At the GS-4 level:
From prescribed research and documents, incumbents conduct talks, walks, tours, evening amphitheater programs, and children's programs for the public relating to park themes. The positions operate visitor contact stations at Van Buren, Round Spring and Alley Spring, and provide visitors with park and local information, directions, and respond to inquiries. Incumbents assist with park special events and roving interpretation. Positions will be filled at either the GS-3 or the GS-4 level, depending upon your qualifications and park funding availability. Positions may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions have no known promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade, you must apply for the higher grade. To qualify for this position, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
For the GS-3:
Experience:
Six (6) months of general experience, which is (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Examples of general experience include, but are not limited to, progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates my ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a Park Guide. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successfully completed of 1 year of education above high school (30 semester hour or 45 quarter hours). At least 6 semester hours must be in American History, Science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. For the GS-4:
Experience:
6 months of general experience AND 6 months of specialized experience. General experience is experience that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position. Some examples of general experience could include selling merchandise, collecting and accounting for fees or other monies, greeting visitors, disseminating information, providing directions, or other work which required dealing with people on a recurring basis. Examples of specialized experience would include oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups. (NOTE:
Your application must show one year of work experience!!!) You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Two years of education above high school (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours). This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. (You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts indicating number of credit hours in order to qualify based on education). You must have 12 semester hours in American History, Science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. Volunteer
Experience:
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. You must include MONTHS, YEARS and HOURS per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
At the GS-3 level:
Incumbents conduct limited and pre-established talks, including introductions to historic structures and static exhibit interpretation. The positions operate visitor contact stations at Van Buren, Round Spring and Alley Spring, provide visitors with park and local information, directions, and respond to inquiries. Incumbents assist with park special events and roving. At the GS-4 level:
From prescribed research and documents, incumbents conduct talks, walks, tours, evening amphitheater programs, and children's programs for the public relating to park themes. The positions operate visitor contact stations at Van Buren, Round Spring and Alley Spring, and provide visitors with park and local information, directions, and respond to inquiries. Incumbents assist with park special events and roving interpretation. Positions will be filled at either the GS-3 or the GS-4 level, depending upon your qualifications and park funding availability. Positions may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions have no known promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade, you must apply for the higher grade. To qualify for this position, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
For the GS-3:
Experience:
Six (6) months of general experience, which is (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Examples of general experience include, but are not limited to, progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates my ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a Park Guide. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successfully completed of 1 year of education above high school (30 semester hour or 45 quarter hours). At least 6 semester hours must be in American History, Science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. For the GS-4:
Experience:
6 months of general experience AND 6 months of specialized experience. General experience is experience that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position. Some examples of general experience could include selling merchandise, collecting and accounting for fees or other monies, greeting visitors, disseminating information, providing directions, or other work which required dealing with people on a recurring basis. Examples of specialized experience would include oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups. (NOTE:
Your application must show one year of work experience!!!) You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Two years of education above high school (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours). This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. (You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts indicating number of credit hours in order to qualify based on education). You must have 12 semester hours in American History, Science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. Volunteer
Experience:
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. You must include MONTHS, YEARS and HOURS per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
- Department:
0099 General Student Trainee - Salary Range:
$12.95 to $14.54 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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