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Open: March 3, 2026 — Closes: March 10, 2026
Summary
NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details. The typical season for this position is April - September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026.
Major Duties
Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Performing visitor center front desk support by responding to visitor inquiries. Giving talks: Provides pre-established talks normally following a prescribed outline and requiring the application of subject matter knowledge of the feature of interest peculiar to the site. Such talks include detailed and specific interpretation and explanation of the outstanding features on the site from the standpoint of scientific or historical interest, the background of events leading up to the feature or phenomenon, the facts, events, personalities and circumstances. In addition, the talks provide general information about other sites of public interest, facilities for public use, pertinent rules and regulations and other matters designed to stimulate a sense of appreciation and thus encourage protection and preservation of the scenic, scientific or historic features. Provide services to visitors, such as assistance with first aid to the individuals level of training, providing information about weather conditions etc. Completing a variety of supportive functions such as maintaining property inventory or recording statistics. Conducting on-foot roving patrols of the park to provide informal interpretation and to protect natural and cultural resources. Advising visitors of park regulations and explaining the importance of such to encourage visitor support for protection of the resources and/or safety of visitors. Providing public orientation and explanations of current park events and informing visitors of potential safety hazards. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
