These positions are located in Everglades National Park, in the Interpretation and Partnership Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 08/18/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

You will serve as a front-line representative of the National Park Service in providing curriculum-based education programs for students from K-12 and adult learners. You will conduct curriculum-based programs and coach GS-05 staff in leading walking, tram, canoe, and overnight programming in different areas of Everglades National Park. Operational duties include: research, develop, and present formal interpretive programs to include curriculum-based education programs, demonstrations, illustrated lectures/talks, walking tours, canoe tours, and tram tours in English and Spanish; coaching and auditing peers' education and interpretive programs; staff Zoo Miami's Mission Everglades exhibit on various weekends; attend a seasonal training session to become acquainted with the biological and historical resources of the park; attend special community and park events as a National Park Service representative; communicate with teachers and educators to coordinate programming; and participate in safety planning and meetings. The incumbent will be working in a team setting to provide educational opportunities to students. They will independently research, prepare, and present curriculum-based Environmental Education programs to primarily 4th - 6th grade students from urban areas and surrounding communities. Additional interpretive programs may include, but are not limited to, offsite school and community programs and special in-park programs for adults and students. The duties of this position require conversational fluency in the Spanish language, in addition to English. The incumbent must have the ability to swim sufficiently to self-rescue, paddle a canoe, re-enter a swamped canoe without assistance from others or landing at a dock or beach. The incumbent will be asked to assist in various aspects of program administration. This will include writing and developing curriculum materials, provide assistance during teacher workshops, preparing facilities for use, fulfilling special program requests, and generating program documents. At the GS-07 level the incumbent must be able to train, influence, and motivate co-workers and volunteers.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/18/2023-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. SELECTIVE FACTOR: Foreign Language Requirement: In addition to standard interpretation qualifications listed below, the applicant must be conversationally fluent in Spanish. Proficient Swimmer Requirement: In addition to standard interpretation qualifications listed below and Foreign Language requirement, the applicant must have the ability to swim and rescue oneself. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 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-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: park guide or tour leader; environmental educator or teacher; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and/or implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate study in one of the following fields: natural resource management, natural sciences, marine biology/sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, wetlands ecology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. (One year of graduate education is 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) You must include transcripts. -OR- Superior academic achievement -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take education percentage. 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.

Education

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.

The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.

Contacts

• Address Everglades National Park 40001 SR 9336 Homestead, FL 33034 US
• Name: Dalirca Matos
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]