JOB SUMMARY: This position is located at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, in the Interpretation Division. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 12/04/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent supervises 1 seasonal GS-07 Park Ranger, up to 11 seasonal GS-05 Park Rangers, and up to 10 volunteers. The incumbent plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares complex schedules. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of multiple work shifts; assigns work to subordinates; interviews candidates for staff and volunteer positions; recommends appointment and reassignments; develops performance standards for subordinate staff and volunteers; evaluates work performance, providing advice, counseling, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters; identifies training and orientation to subordinate employees; listens to and resolves minor complaints from employees; identifies and counsels employees on conduct issues; and implements disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action to District Supervisory Ranger on more serious matters. The incumbent manages the Volunteer-In-Parks (VIP) program for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. The incumbent serves as the liaison between the park and regional level; maintains and keeps current the VIP Policy and VIP Handbook; judiciously manages the VIP budget; posts available volunteer positions where appropriate; trains and supports volunteer supervisors across all Outer Banks Group Parks and districts. The incumbent actively seeks and schedules volunteer groups including alternative spring breaks, service groups, and corporate volunteer groups. The incumbent and subordinates staff the Bodie Island Lighthouse climbing operations providing safety talks and interpretive messaging on lighthouse history and protection. The incumbent provides first aid and manages medical evacuations out of the lighthouse. The incumbent and subordinates develop and present scheduled and impromptu interpretive talks (on and off-site) about the park's natural and cultural resources and recreational opportunities, using appropriate techniques and devices for the audience. The incumbent serves as the primary advocate for the planning, development, improvement, and adjustment to interpretive programming in the Bodie Island sub-district. The incumbent works as an effective member of the Bodie Island Leadership Team in managing cross-divisional issues. AREA INFORMATION: The Outer Banks are comprised by several towns including Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, and Ocracoke. The area is a beach destination and the beaches, and Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds provide exceptional recreational opportunities, such as fishing, surfing, boating, and many other watersports. There are several highly rated elementary, middle, and high schools and numerous extracurricular activities available for children. These towns all have homes for sale or rent and are within reasonable driving distance. The Outer Banks has many modern conveniences, such as grocery stores, retail shopping, banks, a hospital, and many restaurants. Cost of living on the Outer Banks is somewhat expensive as compared to other eastern North Carolina communities. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce (www.outerbankschamber.com) and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (www.outerbanks.org) websites can provide additional community information. The Outer Banks Group is comprised of the following National Park Service Sites: Wright Brothers National Memorial (www.nps.gov/wrbr): Wright Brother National Memorial is located in Kill Devil Hills, NC. It commemorates the location of the first flight by the Wright Brothers in December of 1903. This park hosts several special events including National Aviation Day and The Outer Banks Marathon. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (www.nps.gov/fora): Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is located just outside the town of Manteo, NC on the North end of Roanoke Island. The Outer Banks Group Headquarters is located within Fort Raleigh NHS. The park was designated as a national historic site to preserve the site of the First English Settlement in the new world. This site also preserves the cultural heritage of the Native Americans, European Americans and African Americans who have lived on Roanoke Island. The Lost Colony play is the longest running symphonic outdoor drama in the country and it runs during the summer months in the park. Cape Hatteras National Seashore (www.nps.gov/caha): Cape Hatteras National Seashore was designated as the first National Seashore in the Park Service. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
