Park Guide
Conducts basic research of topics for the purpose of providing interpretive programs, both orally and/or in writing. Presents a variety of formal and informal programs including orientation talks, environmental education programs, conducted walks, canoe/kayak tours, demonstrations, and story times at the park and in the local community. Informs visitors about park facilities, resources, and local area. Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive material, e.g., projectors, laptops, iPads and video equipment. Staffs a visitor center, which includes a cooperating association bookstore. You will conduct canoe and kayak tours and will conduct roving activities on the park's waterways. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You may work a minimum of 26 weeks (13 pay periods) but generally not more than 50 weeks (25 pay periods) per calendar year. You will be in a non-pay status from approximately 6/6/2021 to 6/19/2021. Position Location:
Congaree National Park, Hopkins, South Carolina. Please visit http:
//www.nps.gov/cong for park information. Congaree National Park is located 20 minutes southeast of Columbia, South Carolina, the state capitol and home of the University of South Carolina. The metro area boasts a population of over 700,000. Columbia offers a variety of restaurants, shops, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. Columbia is a short drive from both the Atlantic coast and the mountains, offering an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities. Affordable rental housing can be found in the Columbia metro area. Please visit http:
//www.columbiacvb.com/ for area information. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/19/2020-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:
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. Examples of specialized experience could include Park Guide or tour leader; museum or observatory guide, docent, naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; teaching assistant; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successfully completed four years of study above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, such as American history, science, public speaking, parks and recreation, education or communications. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience. 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.
Congaree National Park, Hopkins, South Carolina. Please visit http:
//www.nps.gov/cong for park information. Congaree National Park is located 20 minutes southeast of Columbia, South Carolina, the state capitol and home of the University of South Carolina. The metro area boasts a population of over 700,000. Columbia offers a variety of restaurants, shops, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. Columbia is a short drive from both the Atlantic coast and the mountains, offering an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities. Affordable rental housing can be found in the Columbia metro area. Please visit http:
//www.columbiacvb.com/ for area information. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/19/2020-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:
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. Examples of specialized experience could include Park Guide or tour leader; museum or observatory guide, docent, naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; teaching assistant; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successfully completed four years of study above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, such as American history, science, public speaking, parks and recreation, education or communications. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience. 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:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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