Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation) at Pipestone National Monument to lead interpretive programs and visitor services.

You will plan, develop, and evaluate interpretive media and programming, directing a diverse team of permanent staff, seasonal workers, volunteers, and interns to advance park goals. You will foster educational and tribal partnerships, manage staff activities, ensure safety, and coordinate with stakeholders to provide engaging

Qualifications

• Experience leading interpretive programming and staff.
• Ability to develop and supervise interpretive education and visitor services.
• Strong planning, coordination with stakeholders, and grant-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carries out interpretation, education and visitor services functions including planning and program research.
• Develops interpretive programming and media to engage visitors.
• Leads a team of staff, volunteers, and interns to meet park goals.
• Oversees safety, training and performance of supervised personnel.
• Builds partnerships with educational, tribal, and nonprofit organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpretation

Public outreach

Staff supervision

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation) at Pipestone National Monument. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Carries out a variety of functions in the areas of interpretation, education and visitor services, including short and long-range planning and program research; development of interpretive programming; and development of interpretive media. Serves as a leader within the division and responsible for leading a team of permanent and seasonal staff, volunteers, interns, and others to accomplish established agency and park goals. Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including recruiting, hiring, supervising, coaching, training, and evaluating staff. Keeps employees informed of management policies and goals. Ensures the on-the-job safety of employees supervised. Applies an in-depth knowledge of park's complex resources, staying abreast of important research findings related to the park's cultural and natural resources. Seeks resources and funding to appropriately support park priorities for the program, including internal and grant sources. Skillfully develops project statements, funding requests, and grant applications based on careful planning, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and knowledge of park needs. Supports extensive partnerships and consultation. Knowledgable in Government-to-Government law, policies, and protocols; supports the superintendent in timely, respectful, and productive dialogue with 38 or more affiliated Tribal Nations related to interpretation and public messaging, utilizing a strong knowledge of cultural protocols, values, and histories. Develops and maintains strong relationships with educational, tribal, and non-profit organizations that assist with park goals.

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

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to work weekends and holidays. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Evaluations

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any additional assessment(s) required for this position. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the \"Resume\" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed. Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories: Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job. You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Leadership Partnering Planning and Evaluating Teaching Others Leadership Partnering Planning and Evaluating If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, the agency will expand the group of candidates in accordance with the pre-announced supplement strategy and 5 CFR 332.402(f). Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Other Information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS), recruitment, or relocation incentive. Physical Demands: Occasional field work may require physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Communications and report writing work are sedentary, which requires the ability to concentrate for long periods of time. Work Environment: Work is performed in both an office setting and occasionally outdoors with moderate risks. All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions. The duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.