JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Biscayne National Park, in the Division of Interpretation and Education. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately October - August, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Salary GS-05: $42,151 - $54,793 Per Year GS-07: $52,214 - $67,880 Per Year GS-09: $63,867 - $83,027 Per Year MAJOR DUTIES: Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/30/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. DUTIES: Researches, develops, and presents a variety of formal and informal interpretive experiences using interpretive skills, techniques, and tools delivered in-person and through interpretive media and technology. Conduct research on a variety of topics and synthesize the information for audiences of all sizes, ages and demographics. Engage the public through presenting a series of formal structured programs (e.g., walks, talks, tours, presentations, demonstrations, events, virtual interactions) of limited complexity and/or recurring nature, and through informal contacts/conversations with the public. Connect with various audiences through digital content (e.g., the web, social media, mobile technology, live broadcast or distance programming, podcasts, virtual tours) to introduce, inform, engage, and strengthen relationships between the public and their national parks. Perform the routine activities of a visitor facility and/or information desk, and provide assistance in coordinating day-to-day operations. At the GS-07 and GS-09 levels the incumbent must be able to lead, train, influence, and motivate co-workers and volunteers. In addition to the major duties: One position will serve as the parkwide Volunteer In Parks program coordinator responsible for the planning, developing implementing, and evaluating the parkwide Volunteer In Parks program. This will also include: the assessment of needs, recruitment, seasonal VIP training, monitoring, overall program evaluation, staying up to date on VIP policy, data management and logistical planning. The second position will serve as the parkwide Visual Information/Digital Communications coordinator responsible for producing flyers, exhibits, publications, maintaining website, producing social media and digital media. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
