Park Ranger (Interpretion)
In this position, the selected applicant will serve as the leader, supervisor, and coach for as many as twelve interpretive park rangers, interns, and volunteers; all of whom provide an array of visitor services and programs. The selected applicant will promote a team atmosphere by positively exchanging ideas, offering encouragement, and supporting co-workers and supervisors to aid in organizational effectiveness. Duties may include:
Coaching and providing leadership to staff within the Division of Interpretation. Developing and implementing seasonal training for staff. Maintaining and developing standard procedures, interpretive training materials, and other administrative items. Researching, preparing and presenting high quality thematic interpretive programs like walking tours, talks, and special programs requiring in-depth knowledge of history, geology, and the cultural history of the region. Assisting in the development of interpretive media such as museum exhibits, waysides, articles, site bulletins, web pages, and other electronic applications using agency-specific resources and methods of interpretation. Using the Interpretive Development Program, universal design concepts, and National Park Service policies and guidelines in the production of publications and media. Fostering effective communication with other park divisions and partners. Assignments include extended periods of standing at information desks, speaking for long periods, lifting, bending, sitting, and working at a computer workstation. For more information regarding the duties of this position, please contact Jason Verhaeghe at Jason_Verhaeghe@nps.gov All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/29/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week). If part-time, the hours must be annotated for each time period to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
developing interpretive or education programs; leading interpretive or education programs; assisting with planning, programming, and budgeting activities for similar programs; assisting with the coordination and planning efforts for interpretive/education programs; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. Related fields include:
natural resource management, natural sciences, marine biology/sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, or other closely related subjects pertinent to natural and cultural resource interpretation. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take percentage of qualifying education requirement. Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). 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. Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following:
OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Coaching and providing leadership to staff within the Division of Interpretation. Developing and implementing seasonal training for staff. Maintaining and developing standard procedures, interpretive training materials, and other administrative items. Researching, preparing and presenting high quality thematic interpretive programs like walking tours, talks, and special programs requiring in-depth knowledge of history, geology, and the cultural history of the region. Assisting in the development of interpretive media such as museum exhibits, waysides, articles, site bulletins, web pages, and other electronic applications using agency-specific resources and methods of interpretation. Using the Interpretive Development Program, universal design concepts, and National Park Service policies and guidelines in the production of publications and media. Fostering effective communication with other park divisions and partners. Assignments include extended periods of standing at information desks, speaking for long periods, lifting, bending, sitting, and working at a computer workstation. For more information regarding the duties of this position, please contact Jason Verhaeghe at Jason_Verhaeghe@nps.gov All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/29/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week). If part-time, the hours must be annotated for each time period to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
developing interpretive or education programs; leading interpretive or education programs; assisting with planning, programming, and budgeting activities for similar programs; assisting with the coordination and planning efforts for interpretive/education programs; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. Related fields include:
natural resource management, natural sciences, marine biology/sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, or other closely related subjects pertinent to natural and cultural resource interpretation. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take percentage of qualifying education requirement. Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). 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. Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following:
OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).
- Department:
0025 Park Ranger - Salary Range:
$29.60 to $38.48 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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