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USAJOBS · 3 days ago

Seasonal Park Guide - Contiguous to Area

Bayfield, Wisconsin, USA

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.47/hr - $21.46/hr

0+ years exp

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is seeking a Seasonal Park Guide to provide guide services to visitors. This role involves seasonal work that includes delivering interpretive services and assisting with the daily operations of the park facilities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide front line information and interpretive services for visitors in the daily operation of the site

Perform a variety of duties related to the effective interpretation of the park and to the operation of the facilities within the National Lakeshore such as: greeting visitors, providing basic orientation to the site and local area, providing safety messages, responding to questions in person and by telephone, assisting with trip planning and issuing backcountry camping permits, working in the cooperating association sales area, restocking supplies

Use and maintain audio/visual equipment and other interpretive equipment. Utilize computers and complete accurate visitor statistics

Under the supervision of higher graded employees, help present talks providing general information based on the interpretive themes of the park

Utilize existing knowledge of the Ojibwe culture as a platform for further learning and present programs on the culture and language of the Ojibwe people

Qualification

Visitor ServicesInterpretive ServicesOjibwe Culture KnowledgePublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceBasic Computer SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOral Communication

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided

Travel: You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes

Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

To qualify for this position at the GS-03 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: (1) At least six (6) months of general experience, which is (a) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (b) 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, working in a retail establishment, greeting visitors, providing information, giving directions, or other work which required dealing with people on a recurring basis; and that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- (2) Successful completion of at least 1 year of education above high school (30 semester hour or 45 quarter hours) that included at least 6 semester hours in courses such as American history, science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- (3) Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, 3 months of general experience (50% of the experience requirements for this position and grade level) combined with one-half year of education as outlined above (50% of the education required to qualify), which included at least 3 semester hours of related courses such as American history, science, or public speaking (50% of the directly-related courses required). You must include transcripts

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

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university