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Open: May 7, 2026 — Closes: May 17, 2026
Summary
Visitor Services Assistants serve as representatives to answer questions and offer guidance. Monitor sites and maintain relations with park partners and concessions on roving patrols throughout National Parks. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 05/17/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major Duties
Visitor Services Assistant Standard Duties: Provide visitor services including patrol, roving, fixed post assignments and public programs. Participate in day-to-day operation of a seasonal contact station. Site monitoring, and resource protection. Operates two-way radio equipment. Responds verbally to visitor inquiries, offering information and guidance. Public can include individuals who are distressed, confused, frustrated, difficult or even hostile. Additional duties for GS-04: Monitors special use permits and maintains good relations with partner organizations, concessions and stakeholders. Relates effectively to people from varied cultural backgrounds and is sensitive to diversity, race, gender, religion, disabilities and other individual differences. Educates customers regarding rules, regulations, and safety concerns to ensure visitor safety and resource preservation. Direct visitors and the public with problems, questions, or complaints to appropriate resource. Assists in medical or other emergencies up to level of training.