Park Guide
These positions are located in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP. The primary purpose of these positions it is provide guide services to visitors. Responsible for the basic operations of a visitor center, historic structure or contact station which may include staffing an information desk, answering visitor questions, announcing programs, following procedures for opening and closing the facility, providing basic security for buildings and resources, explaining park regulations, maintaining audiovisual equipment, and record keeping. Presents pre-established talks, guided walking tours, guided bus tours and special events of the Civil War battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House for park visitors. Provides informal interpretation on an almost continual basis. Under the direction of the park's education coordinator, supports the park's education program by presenting activity based and curriculum-based programs to school-aged children. Supports special events and presentation serves on park committees and in support of other occasional initiatives as assigned. This position is located in the Interpretation Division of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Please visit Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP for additional park information. Fredericksburg, Virginia is approximately 45 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 60 miles north of Richmond, Virginia. The colonial and Civil War history of the area, as well as many recreational opportunities on local waterways and natural areas make the Fredericksburg area a popular tourist destination. The park's battlefields and historic structures span four counties in the Fredericksburg area, with the highest population density being in the City of Fredericksburg, Stafford County and Spotsylvania County areas. Many options for schools, shopping, dining, cultural opportunities and medical care are easily accessed. Within a short drive from these growing populations centers, you will find yourself in the more rural and scenic Virginia countryside. The local climate is temperate, with hot and humid summers and relatively mild winters. Additional Information:
For additional information regarding this announcement or how to apply, please contact the HR Office at number or email provided in the announcement. For specific questions pertaining to the position being advertised, please contact Greg Mertz at greg_mertz@nps.gov or 540-693-3200, ext. 4100. Email is the preferred method of inquiry as it provides the fastest response time. When inquiring by email please include the announcement number in the subject line. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/30/2020-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 either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of 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-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
giving oral presentations of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups; and could include work as a park guide or tour leader, naturalist, environmental educator, or teacher. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in American history, science, or public speaking; or that included at least 24 semester hours in courses such as American history, science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. (Note:
Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience.) To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours completed in excess of the first 60 hours and divide by 60. 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. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For additional information regarding this announcement or how to apply, please contact the HR Office at number or email provided in the announcement. For specific questions pertaining to the position being advertised, please contact Greg Mertz at greg_mertz@nps.gov or 540-693-3200, ext. 4100. Email is the preferred method of inquiry as it provides the fastest response time. When inquiring by email please include the announcement number in the subject line. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/30/2020-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 either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of 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-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
giving oral presentations of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups; and could include work as a park guide or tour leader, naturalist, environmental educator, or teacher. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in American history, science, or public speaking; or that included at least 24 semester hours in courses such as American history, science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. (Note:
Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience.) To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours completed in excess of the first 60 hours and divide by 60. 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. 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.
- Department:
0090 Guide - Salary Range:
$39,291 to $51,082 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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