Lead Usher (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service within the Seasonal Staffing Office-National Capital Region seeks personnel to assist in managing services for theater patrons and to oversee an usher staff. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April-December, with anticipated entry in April 2026.

Qualifications require a year of specialized experience at GS-04 level, or four years of education above high school, or a combination of education and experience with transcripts.

Qualifications

• At least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours). Transcripts must be included.
• One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-04 level in federal service or private sector. Includes clerical work, problem solving, and coordinating services.
• Combination of education and experience totaling 100 percent, with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of services for theater patrons.
• Manage an usher staff and coordinate with park management for planned events.

Education

Four years of education above high school

Job description

This position is located in Seasonal Staffing Office-National Capital Region, in the Division of House Management. The incumbent assists in the management of services for theater patrons and manages an usher staff.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-National Capital Region is April-December but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, 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. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying 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.

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). Experience at this level must include all of the following: Performs a full range of standard and non-standard clerical assignments and resolving a variety of non-recurring problems. Work includes a variety of assignments involving different and unrelated steps, processes, or methods. Provides leadership and assists in the management of services for staff and meets with the management team to identify needed skills, formulates guidelines for the theater, and develops effective working relationships with personnel within the park for planned events.
-OR-

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours). You must include transcripts. -OR-

COMBINATION:

Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take education percentage. 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.