Park Guide & Visitor Experience Specialist

U.S. Department of the Interior; South Fork (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, is hiring a Park Guide in Pennsylvania to deliver pre-established talks and guide groups of visitors through park experiences.

You will answer questions, provide orientation on current events, and explain safety hazards while helping with a broad range of visitor services. You will also operate audio-visual equipment, perform clerical duties, and assist with simple maintenance to ensure a safe environment for guests.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Uniform allowance provided.
• May travel up to 2 nights per month.
• Probationary period of 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-established talks and guides groups (up to 50 people).
• Answers a wide variety of visitor questions and provides orientation of current park events.
• Informs visitors of potential safety hazards and offers a range of visitor services.
• Operates and maintains audio-visual equipment and handles clerical tasks (time/attendance, travel).
• Performs minor maintenance to keep a clean, safe work area.

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, is hiring a Park Guide in Pennsylvania to deliver pre-established talks and guide groups of visitors through park experiences.

You will answer questions, provide orientation on current events, and explain safety hazards while helping with a broad range of visitor services. You will also operate audio-visual equipment, perform clerical duties, and assist with simple maintenance to ensure a safe environment for guests.