Supervisory Park Ranger (Chief of Interpretation)
This permanent position serves as the Chief of Interpretation at Petersburg National Battlefield. Responsible for planning, managing, directing and evaluating a complex, multi-faceted program of interpretation, education and visitor services. Serves as a member of the park's management team. Directly supervises three permanent GS-0025-09 Park Rangers and one GS-11 Supervisory Park Ranger who supervises up to three permanent Park Guides, GS-0090-05, up to four Seasonal Park Guides GS-0090-4/5; and potentially more than 10 volunteers. Serves as principal advisor to the Superintendent on interpretive, educational and social media issues. Acts as a subject matter expert for management documents including the long-range interpretive plan, interpretive service agreements, etc. Manages the division's budget. Utilizes new forms of interpretation, technology, outreach, education and partnerships to reach beyond traditional audiences to effectively engage new audiences such as youth, underserved populations, etc. Area and Park Information:
Petersburg National Battlefield is located approximately 20 miles south of Richmond, VA. It commemorates the 9 month siege that took place during the Civil War. Petersburg National Battlefield consists of four sites spread across three local government jurisdictions. Each site has its own unique historic story. Summers usually average 85-98 degrees with humidity. Winters usually average 35-55 degrees with frigid nights and a couple of snow falls a year. Schools, malls, and medical facilities are available. Mountains, beaches, and Washington, DC are within a two hour drive. Additional Information:
For additional information regarding this announcement or how to apply, please contact the HR Office at number or email provided in the announcement. For specific questions pertaining to the position being advertised, please contact Lewis Rogers at Lewis_Rogers@nps.gov. When inquiring, please include the announcement number in the subject line. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/13/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
supervising a park education and interpretive program; serving as a lead interpretive ranger, educator or teacher in a park, historic site, recreation, or conservation area; management or program specialist work involving the development and/or implementation of policy related to the education/interpretation programs in park areas or similar operations; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Petersburg National Battlefield is located approximately 20 miles south of Richmond, VA. It commemorates the 9 month siege that took place during the Civil War. Petersburg National Battlefield consists of four sites spread across three local government jurisdictions. Each site has its own unique historic story. Summers usually average 85-98 degrees with humidity. Winters usually average 35-55 degrees with frigid nights and a couple of snow falls a year. Schools, malls, and medical facilities are available. Mountains, beaches, and Washington, DC are within a two hour drive. Additional Information:
For additional information regarding this announcement or how to apply, please contact the HR Office at number or email provided in the announcement. For specific questions pertaining to the position being advertised, please contact Lewis Rogers at Lewis_Rogers@nps.gov. When inquiring, please include the announcement number in the subject line. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/13/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
supervising a park education and interpretive program; serving as a lead interpretive ranger, educator or teacher in a park, historic site, recreation, or conservation area; management or program specialist work involving the development and/or implementation of policy related to the education/interpretation programs in park areas or similar operations; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0025 Park Ranger - Salary Range:
$79,367 to $103,182 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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