Park Ranger (Interpretation-Language) (Seasonal)

Summary

This announcement is for the Park Ranger (Interpretation-Language), to clear ICTAP/CTAP priority lists. It is only open to current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the ICTAP/CTAP.

National Park Service-wide (location negotiable). To see available parks and duty locations, please visit Find Your Park.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 03/07/2025 to be considered.

Duties

Park Ranger (Interpretation-Language) Standard Duties:

• Develop and present a variety of programs including guided walks, illustrated talks (PowerPoint amphitheater and campfire programs) and demonstrations.
• Develop programs using principles of the NPS thematic interpretation model through topic research, familiarity with and creative use of delivery techniques.
• Provide informal interpretation and orientation for park guests in visitor centers, ranger stations and while roving in the field.
• Perform cashier duties and assist with a variety of special projects to support park goals.
• Actively promote the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions, and potentially serve as the initial contact for accident reporting and emergency assistance.

Additional duties for GS-5:

• You will present informal and formal talks.
• Lead guided tours.
• Respond to visitor inquiries for information, direction and guidance.

Additional duties for GS-7:

• You will perform duties listed at the GS-5 level as well as provide on-the-job training and assistance to team members.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather from snow, wind, and rain to sun and heat. Work involves standing for long periods of time, walking over rough and uneven terrain and living in close quarters with co-workers.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Area of Consideration for this position refers to the ICTAP/CTAP hiring authority/eligibility and not the physical location of the position.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/07/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked.

Foreign Language Requirement: In addition to standard interpretation qualifications listed below, the applicant must be conversationally fluent in at least one of the following (21) languages:

• American Sign Language
• Apache
• Cantonese
• French
• German
• Havasupai
• Hopi
• Hualapai
• Japanese
• Lakota
• Mandarin
• Navajo
• Paiute
• Russian
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Tewa
• Vietnamese
• Hawaiian
• Yavapai
• Zuni

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of the following:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the federal service.
• A 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of related coursework.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal service.
• You must possess one full academic year of graduate education related to the occupation.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards.

Note: Money handling requires a higher background check.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards.

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Additional information

Please use the General Schedule (opm.gov) to calculate locality pay.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work involves extensive periods of standing and walking, and in some cases, over rough surfaces or inclines carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness (e.g. high or low temperatures, confined spaces or adverse weather conditions).

Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Statement:
COLA pay in Alaska is 3.00% with the exception of Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, which is 1.49%.
COLA pay in Hawaii is 8.64% with the exception of Hawaii island, which is 2.91%.
COLA pay in Puerto Rico is 2.49%.
COLA pay in U.S. Virgin Islands is 11.88%.
COLA pay in U.S. Guam & Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is 11.88%.
COLA Pay Note: The salary annotated on this announcement includes the locality, however, does not include the cost-of-living allowance.

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