FUL - Park Guide

National Park Service; Mosca (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Mosca, Colorado, is seeking a full-time Park Guide (GS-0090-05) to serve as a front-line park representative, provide information, interpretive tours, and educational programs to visitors.

The role involves guiding groups up to 50 people, presenting talks, orienting hikers, and delivering a range of services while working outdoors in varied weather; standing long hours and moderate lifting may be required.

Qualifications

• Transcript submission required to support education substitutions.
• Official transcripts must be provided before start if education is used to qualify.
• Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to US education.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, interpretive tours, and educational programming to park visitors.
• Guide small groups and larger walks, including pre-established talks and map talks.
• Orient hikers, respond to questions, and ensure visitor safety in varied conditions.

Job description

This is a full-time GS-0090-05 Park Guide position located at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Mosca, CO. This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local (FUL) Hiring Authority - Limited to applicants who live within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. Please see the "Additional Information" section for more details.

Key Responsibilities

A Park Guide is a uniformed employee of the National Park Service that serves as a front-line park representative. They provide information, give interpretive tours, and educational programming to the public. The primary purpose of this position is to provide guide services to visitors. Major Duties: Answering questions on a variety of subjects. Guiding small groups and providing services to visitors.

Present limited and repetitive pre-established talks including introductions to films, map talks, and static exhibit interpretation. Orient hikers to conditions and equipment needs. Performs duties, including programs, that require application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the park. May guide larger groups (up to 50 people) on longer walks or programs. Provide a wide range of services for park visitors.

Physical Demands: The work requires standing for long periods of time, walking for long distances, climbing and descending steep inclines, bending, and lifting moderately heavy items. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to high volume of personal contacts, occasional emergency responses, and repetitive nature of interpretive programs. Work Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors resulting in exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.