This position is located in the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger in the Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services (I&VS), Open to the first 30 applicants or until 09/25/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Duties

The major duties of the Supervisory Park Ranger (I) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs supervisory duties. Directly supervises GS-0080-11 Physical Security Specialist, GS-0025-09 permanent Park Ranger (Interpretation), GS-0025-07/09 permanent Park Ranger (Interpretation) with EMT, a GS-1084-07 Visual Information Specialist, a GS-0640-05 Health Technician, a GS-0090-04/05 Park Guide (career seasonal), and up to 20 GS-0303 Visitor Service Assistants at the GS-03, GS-04, and GS-05 levels Oversees interpretive and visitor services operations for Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Manage an emergency services operation. Work effectively with other divisions, the Foundation, U.S. Park Police, cooperating association, and other partners. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/25/2024-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. To qualify for the Supervisory Park Ranger (I) position at the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications by the closing date of this announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of: (1) as a supervisor including recruitment, selection, work assignment, evaluation, and recognition; (2) overseeing a complex interpretive and visitor services operation; (3) carrying out administrative requirements such as budget and property management; (4) overseeing an emergency services program that responds to medical and other emergencies; (5) working effectively in stressful situations with a variety of other government organizations and partners; (6) and executing a comprehensive communications program with the general public. You must include your resume with hours worked per week annotated. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week. 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 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182 US
• Name: Luciano Otano
• Email: [email protected]