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Summary The incumbent reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for the coordination, execution, management, and planning of the park's visitor services, interpretive and educational programming, conducted both at GRPO and through outreach activities. Must understand and assist the superintendent in the implementation of Tribal Self Governance Act Agreement with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa as it is a basic operating method. Responsibilities The Incumbent will serve as a member of the park's Leadership Team and reports directly to the Park Superintendent. The incumbent has overall responsibility for the management, planning, administering, and evaluation of sound Interpretive, Education, Visitor Services programs, and Volunteer-In-Parks programs. The incumbent supervises permanent, temporary, intern, and volunteer staff. These positions will be responsible to manage and develop short- and long-term plans, direct, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of park interpretive and education programs and provide visitor services. In addition, the position uses current natural, cultural, and recreational resources to develop relevant and engaging outreach and education program for diverse audiences. The position manages and directs operations for maximum program coverage, effectiveness, and short and long-term project accomplishment. The incumbent is responsible for setting and supporting standards of high-quality programs and interactions between staff and visitors, and promote team building and collaboration, both within the division and with other divisions. Through training and program development, the position helps support and provide meaningful opportunities for visitors to co-create interpretive experiences and build stewardship for park resources and meanings. The position finds ways to develop programs that meet the audience's particular needs, while still meeting the program's interpretive goals and themes. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Driving - You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. Government housing is not available. You will 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 overtime. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/03/2024-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 (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 of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least (1) one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-9 Federal level. Example of specialized experience could include serving as a full-performance interpreter or educator in an interpretive operation. Has experience with interpretive planning and coaching, establishing and nurturing partnerships with external entities, and providing leadership and support to a team of staff, interns, and/or volunteers. Oversee the development of cultural and natural resource programs, museum collections, and historic research. Develop interpretive plans and has experience in the development of interpretive media including brochures, exhibits and videos. Uses technology to advance program opportunities. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PhD or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited educational institution concentrated graduate education with major field of study in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, 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, or course work in other appropriate fields that clearly provided the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position of Park Ranger. You must include transcripts. - OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first figure the percentage of experience. Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Then figure the percentage of education. 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. 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. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional Information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Physical Demands: The position may require periods of strenuous physical activity including periods of standing, walking, climbing, and liing objects weighing approximately 50 pounds. The majority of the work is sedentary. Working Conditions: Most assignments are performed indoors, but some activities require exposure to variances in weather and terrain. Some travel to various sites may be required. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. 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.