Recreation Fee Clerk

National Park Service; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a front-line, uniformed representative to assist visitors with questions and explain recreational opportunities within the park. You will handle cash transactions at a POS, issue entrance receipts, tickets, and permits, and perform opening/closing duties.

When not engaging visitors, you will inventory and restock fee program supplies and assist with requisitions. Submitting transcripts to support education is required; foreign education must be evaluated for

Qualifications

• Transcript submission is required to support education claimed for experience.
• Official transcripts may be required before start; unofficial copies are acceptable for initial review.
• Foreign education must be evaluated to be considered equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Answer visitor questions and explain recreational opportunities at the area.
• Operate a POS system to conduct financial transactions and issue receipts or permits.
• Perform opening/closing functions and assist with ticketing and fee program supplies.
• Help with inventory/restocking and placing requisition requests for equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Sales transactions

Education

Transcript submission required

Foreign education recognition procedures

Tools

POS system

Job description

Salary Range Information: First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. GS-04: $37,193 (Step 1) to $47,334 (Step 10) per year

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a front-line, uniformed representative of the NPS, answering visitor questions and explaining the area's recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession operated facilities and services, campground availability, hiking trails, etc. Perform assignments in accordance with all NPS and U.S. Treasury regulations governing the handling of government funds.

Operate an electronic cash register, computer, or Point of Sale (POS) system to conduct financial transactions; perform opening and closing functions; issue entrance receipts, tour tickets, permits, etc. Inventory and/or restock fee program supplies and assist with placing orders and preparing requisition requests for equipment/supplies needed.

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 $37193 - $47334/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.