These positions located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/28/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Temporary NTE 1 year, but may be extended each year without further competition, if eligibility and requirements are met under the Pathways Internship program and funding is available. Need more info? Contact: [email protected] & [email protected]

Duties

GS-4 Park Guide Major Duties Conducts basic research of topics for the purpose of developing interpretive programs. Provides pre-established talks where the features are largely self-explanatory and are easily observed and understood as to origin, development, form and significance, and the interpretive service required by the guide is of a repetitive nature. Presents a variety of formal and informal interpretive programs including orientation talks, environmental education programs, conducted walks, demonstrations, and campfire programs to small groups (less than 25 people). Assists in connection with one-time or annual celebrations related to the programs and themes of the park and assist in the operations of special events. Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive material, e.g., projectors, microphones, and video equipment. Performs assignments in visitor centers such as answering a variety of visitor questions. The questions encountered recur repeatedly and usually require use of a limited variety of facts. Performs various administrative duties, e.g., scheduling, gathering routine information for reports, compilation of statistical data, etc. Informs visitors about park facilities and resources through roving interpretation. Uses interpretive props and other materials needed for programs. Manages and promotes a range of accessibility devices and services to the public. Operates the park radio, phone, and computer to communicate with park staff and visitors. GS-5 Park Guide Major Duties Conducts basic research of topics for the purpose of developing interpretive programs. 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. Such talks include detailed and specific interpretation and explanation of the outstanding features of the site from the standpoint of scientific or historical interest, the background of events leading up to the natural feature, the facts, events, and circumstances. Presents a variety of formal and informal interpretive programs including orientation talks, environmental education programs, conducted walks, demonstrations, and campfire programs to medium to large groups (25-50 people). Answers a wide variety of more complex visitor questions. Assists in connection with one-time or annual celebrations related to the programs and themes of the park and assist in the operations of special events. Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive material, e.g., projectors, microphones, and video equipment. Performs assignments in visitor centers such as answering a wide variety of unique visitor questions that arise from personal observation and experiences, areas of interest. Answers to these questions may require sharing extensive facts, events, and circumstances. Performs various administrative duties, e.g., scheduling, gathering routine information for reports, compilation of statistical data, etc. Informs visitors about park facilities and resources through roving interpretation. Uses interpretive props and other materials needed for programs. Manages and promotes a range of accessibility devices and services to the public. Operates the park radio, phone, and computer to communicate with park staff and visitors.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/28/2023-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 qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least 6 months of general experience & 6 months of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). General experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation (examples: office work, residence or teaching assistant work, etc.) Specialized experience includes work that involved 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. You must include start/end months and hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 2 academic years (60 semester hours) of post-high school education that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses related to the position such as American history, science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. You must include start/end months and hours per week worked. 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). Specialized experience is experience that involved making 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. This experience includes activities such as: Park Guide or tour leader; museum or observatory guide; docent; naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; teaching assistant; or other similar work. You must include start/end months and hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least ???????a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in American history, science, and/or public speaking, or a bachelor's degree supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in American history, science, and/or public speaking. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. You must include start/end months and 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

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.

You will NOT be considered under Pathways unless you provide supporting information from your school. Documentation may be provided in letter format from your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove enrollment OR it may be provided in the form of several official documents from your school such as a copy of your official transcripts and a copy of your class schedule for next semester. Copies of documents from your school website are acceptable if they contain all relevant information as listed above. Letters from advisors or other school officials must be on school letterhead.

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.

Contacts

• Address Cuyahoga Valley National Park 15610 Vaughn Road Brecksville, OH 44141 US
• Name: Abigail Minnick
• Email: [email protected]