Park Guide

National Park Service; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government conservation agency in the United Kingdom is seeking qualified individuals for various duties in a visitor center, including guiding groups on short walks and providing safety warnings. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet specific physical and educational qualifications, and are expected to present information about park events. This role involves regular outdoor work and requires strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a background investigation.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Staff the information counter at the visitor center.
• Lead small groups on short walks and provide safety orientation.
• Present pre-established park-related talks to visitors.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Job description

Duties

• Staff information counter in a visitor center.
• Answer questions on a variety of subjects.
• Present limited and repetitive pre‑established talks including introductions to films, map talks, and static exhibit interpretation.
• Orient hikers to conditions and equipment needs.
• Guide small parties (up to 20 people) on short walks.
• Some park locations issue backcountry camping permits and provide backcountry camping information.

Additional duties for GS‑5

• Perform duties including programs that require application of broad subject‑matter knowledge of the park.
• Guide large groups (up to 50 people) on longer walks or programs.
• Provide a wide range of services to park visitors.
• Orient and explain current park events and warn of safety hazards.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication required.
• Selective Service registration required for males.
• Uniform allowance provided; uniform may be required.
• On‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work may be required.
• Motor vehicle operation may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date (02/15/2026). Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Resumes must be two single‑sided pages and include dates, hours worked, and clear duties.

Education

To qualify based on education, submit transcripts. Transcripts must be official and submitted before work begins.

Physical Demands

Work involves standing, walking, carrying backpacks, tools, and rescue equipment. Rough surfaces and inclines are common.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to moderate discomforts, high/low temperatures, confined spaces, and adverse weather conditions.

Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

• Alaska: 3.00% (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau 1.49%).
• Hawaii: 8.64% (Hawaii Island 2.91%).
• Puerto Rico: 2.49%.
• U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam: 11.88%.

Eligibility

Eligibility for benefits depends on whether the position is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on qualifications. Review of resume and supporting documentation is compared against assessment questionnaire responses. Incomplete or missing documents result in ineligibility.

Competencies

• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication

Required Documents

• Resume (2 pages) with dates, hours, and duties.
• Application Questionnaire.
• Supporting documents (e.g., veteran DD‑214, transcripts, etc.).