Park Guide

Summary

These positions are located in Appomattox Court House National Historic Park or Booker T. Washington National Monument. The primary purpose of these positions are to provide guide services to visitors. The work involves giving talks, interpreting natural and historic features, answering questions, guiding tours, and providing miscellaneous services to visitors.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/07/2024 to 11/21/2024

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

* Salary

$39,576 - $51,446 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 5

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Locations

2 vacancies in the following locations:

* Appomattox, VA

* Hardy, VA

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time - You may be required to work weekends and holidays.

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 0090 Guide

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

Yes

* Announcement number

NE-1612-BOWAPCO-12589275-DE

* Control number

817224300

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This job is open to

* The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

CTAP/ICTAP, the Public

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Duties

MAJOR DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

* Provides pre-established talks normally following a prescribed outline and requiring application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the features of interest peculiar to the site.

* Guides very large groups (of up to 50 people) in situations where:

* the physical limitations of the area or facility being explained make it difficult to accommodate the party on trips of two or more hours duration;

* the work situation is such that there is potential danger of serious accidents or injury or other emergency situations;

* the trips are of several hours duration, and teams of guides are utilized.

* Provides a wide range of services to visitors, including assistance with lost articles, car trouble, and first aid; and provides information about weather conditions, highway routes, park and concessioner facilities, and prices.

APPLICANT LIMIT; CLARIFICATION FROM AGENCY

* Open to the first 75 applicants or until the close date whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Physical Demands: The work requires standing for long periods of time, walking for long distances, climbing and descending steep inclines, bending, and lifting moderately heavy items. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to high volume of personal contacts, occasional emergency responses, and repetitive nature of interpretive programs.

Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors resulting in exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* 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.

* Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.

* 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.

* Vehicle Operation: You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.

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

* Probationary Period: If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/21/2024-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, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified 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 activ.