PARK RANGER (Interpretation)

National Park Service • New York, New York • $46.49k - $60.44k / year • 5h ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located at Manhattan Sites in Lower Manhattan, New York. Manhattan Sites includes African Burial Ground NM, Castle Clinton NM. Stonewall NM, Federal Hall NM, Governors Island NM, General Grant NM, Hamilton Grange NM, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS and Saint Paul's Church NHS. Park housing is not available. MAJOR DUTIES: Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/27/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Major Duties Develops and present a wide variety of formal and informal audience and learner-centered interpretive experiences. Coordinate the operation of a visitor facility and/or information desk. Train, mentor, coach, and evaluate a broad range of interpretive programs and products conducted by fellow interpreters, critique these activities, and recommend individual or program improvements. Coordinate the development and implementation of special projects i.e special events, youth, teacher workshops, and regional or national committees) from beginning to end. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. (FPL GS-9). Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion and can involve extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines outdoors or in caves, and carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads. Some employees may engage in firefighting, search and rescue, and other strenuous activities; these employees may be required to lift or carry equipment weighing more than 50 pounds over long distances. Employees who participate all-risk operations will be required to meet fitness requirements on a continuing basis. Working Conditions: The work can include moderate risks or discomforts that require safety precautions (e.g., exposure to extreme temperatures, climates, rough terrain, wild animals, pests, and/or insects). The incumbent may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, boots, gloves, etc. Some employees may be engaged in all-risk operations and be exposed to high risk and potentially dangerous situations which require a range of safety and other precautions. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.