The incumbent in this position serves as the Chief of Interpretation for Richmond National Battlefield Park and the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site.

Duties

Responsible for long-range planning, development, promotion, and execution of the interpretive programs using publications, personal services, interpretive exhibits, digital media and education initiatives. Manages and allocates funds and works with non-profit partners to execute and operate interpretive and educational programming and services. Manages all aspects and designs operations of multiple visitor centers, special events and educational programs. Leads and manages permanent and seasonal staff and volunteers providing interpretation and education services for the public. AREA DESCRIPTION RICHMOND'S NATIONAL PARKS Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site are in Richmond, VA. Richmond offers a wealth of amenities not found among other East Coast municipalities. First class museums and art galleries, restaurants for all tastes, as well as various sporting and recreational activities can be found. Summers usually average 85 - 95 degrees with humidity. Winters usually average 35 - 55 degrees with frigid nights and a couple of snowfalls a year. Schools, malls and medical facilities are available. Mountains, beaches and Washington, DC are within a two-hour drive. REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/18/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. - AND - To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work. Examples of specialized experience are duties including operations and general supervision of interpretive and educational staff providing visitor services. This includes planning and execution of interpretive services, media projects and educational outreach activities. You must include hours per week worked. 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

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Richmond National Battlefield Park 3215 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23223 US
• Name: Billie Bowker
• Email: [email protected]