JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to perform a variety of administrative and clerical work supporting the functions of the office assigned. This is a Temporary position not to exceed 1039 hours. MAJOR DUTIES: Major duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Handles incoming calls, greets visitors and provides information and takes reservations for specialty cave tours. Types draft memorandums, letters and reports. File and maintain office records. Prepares and receives incoming/outgoing mail and packages. Types 40 wpm. For more information about Wind Cave National Park or duties, please contact the hiring manager tom_farrell@nps.gov. Wind Cave National Park is located in the southern Black Hills of southwest South Dakota. Considered two parks in one, Wind Cave hosts 120,000 cave visitors annually while bison, elk, coyotes, and prairie dogs roam the park's 33,000 surface acres. Climate extremes range from sub-zero temperatures during winter to over 100 degrees during summer. Extensive recreational opportunities exist throughout the Black Hills and surrounding region, and include hiking, camping, biking, fishing, and hunting. Medical and dental services, K-12 schools, shopping, and churches of most faiths are available in Hot Springs (12 miles) and Custer (20 miles). Full services and shopping opportunities are available in Rapid City (65 miles). Housing for rent or purchase is available in Hot Springs and Custer. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
