Student Trainee (Park Ranger-Interpretation)
Interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment. Major Duties:
This position is a developmental Pathways Intern position with an emphasis on Park Ranger Interpretation. Gettysburg National Military Park preserves the site of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg and Soldiers' National Cemetery, where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address. Park Rangers use primary and secondary sources and oral histories to research, develop and present a variety of interpretive programs both for general visitors and children. Park Rangers also staff the information desk and conduct roving and informal interpretation. This position requires extensive contact with the public and a significant amount of walking and outdoor work in hot, humid weather. Area Information:
Gettysburg National Military Park encompasses roughly 6,000 acres, and surrounds the Borough of Gettysburg. Eisenhower National Historic Site, a 690-acre site containing the home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is also administered by the park. The park has an annual visitation of approximately 1.2 million visitors. The Borough of Gettysburg is economically dependent upon tourism and the surrounding area is primarily agricultural. All services are available locally, including educational (K-12, Gettysburg College and Harrisburg Area Community College), medical, religious, shopping and recreational. Larger metropolitan areas, including Baltimore, MD and Washington D.C. are within a 1 hour driving distance from Gettysburg. Physical Demands:
The work is performed indoors and outdoors. Interpretive work is usually not strenuous, but the employee is required to stand and walk extensively, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines, carrying backpacks, rescue equipment, or other items. Working Conditions:
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, insects, and in some cases, hazards of rough terrain. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/13/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. This Announcement is accepting only the first 75 applicants and will stop accepting applications when the system reaches that number or closes. Whichever comes first. 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 (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
(Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park related work.) Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to; 1)Park Guide or tour leader; 2)environmental educator or teacher; 3)law enforcement or investigative work; 4)archaeological or historical preservation research work; 5)forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; 6)management assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; 7)or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in a related field,. (Related fields of study include natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources.). You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. 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. CREDITING EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:
You will not receive any credit for any experience that does not indicate hours per week or is listed as varies. Your description of experience, education and volunteer experience must be able to support any claim for qualifying for this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make any assumptions regarding your experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response. ELIGIBILITIES INFORMATION:
--You will not be considered for any eligibility that you do not select in the vacancy announcement pre-questionnaire. Please be sure to select all responses that apply to your eligibility. QUALIFICATIONS INFORMATION:
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is a developmental Pathways Intern position with an emphasis on Park Ranger Interpretation. Gettysburg National Military Park preserves the site of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg and Soldiers' National Cemetery, where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address. Park Rangers use primary and secondary sources and oral histories to research, develop and present a variety of interpretive programs both for general visitors and children. Park Rangers also staff the information desk and conduct roving and informal interpretation. This position requires extensive contact with the public and a significant amount of walking and outdoor work in hot, humid weather. Area Information:
Gettysburg National Military Park encompasses roughly 6,000 acres, and surrounds the Borough of Gettysburg. Eisenhower National Historic Site, a 690-acre site containing the home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is also administered by the park. The park has an annual visitation of approximately 1.2 million visitors. The Borough of Gettysburg is economically dependent upon tourism and the surrounding area is primarily agricultural. All services are available locally, including educational (K-12, Gettysburg College and Harrisburg Area Community College), medical, religious, shopping and recreational. Larger metropolitan areas, including Baltimore, MD and Washington D.C. are within a 1 hour driving distance from Gettysburg. Physical Demands:
The work is performed indoors and outdoors. Interpretive work is usually not strenuous, but the employee is required to stand and walk extensively, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines, carrying backpacks, rescue equipment, or other items. Working Conditions:
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, insects, and in some cases, hazards of rough terrain. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/13/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. This Announcement is accepting only the first 75 applicants and will stop accepting applications when the system reaches that number or closes. Whichever comes first. 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 (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
(Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park related work.) Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to; 1)Park Guide or tour leader; 2)environmental educator or teacher; 3)law enforcement or investigative work; 4)archaeological or historical preservation research work; 5)forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; 6)management assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; 7)or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in a related field,. (Related fields of study include natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources.). You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. 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. CREDITING EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:
You will not receive any credit for any experience that does not indicate hours per week or is listed as varies. Your description of experience, education and volunteer experience must be able to support any claim for qualifying for this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make any assumptions regarding your experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response. ELIGIBILITIES INFORMATION:
--You will not be considered for any eligibility that you do not select in the vacancy announcement pre-questionnaire. Please be sure to select all responses that apply to your eligibility. QUALIFICATIONS INFORMATION:
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
- Department:
0099 General Student Trainee - Salary Range:
$39,291 to $51,082 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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