Park Guide (Wilderness/Permits)
Operates a busy visitor contact station, Wilderness permit desk; oversees day to day functions of the Wilderness permit system at the Zion Canyon or Kolob Canyons Visitor Centers. Frequently patrols the park's wilderness trails, routes and campsites. Performs remote technical canyoneering patrols, rappelling, and technical rope rescue techniques including self-rescue. Issues wilderness permits to the public, explains wilderness rules and regulations, makes personal contacts in the field and supplies information on resource conditions along the trails and canyons. In addition, performs visitor contacts on front-country trails, as well as numerous projects to protect and manage park resources. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
SELECTIVE FACTOR:
This position performs technical rope skills used in canyoneering, climbing or mountaineering. Incumbent must have the skills to independently; complete and lead canyoneering or climbing routes, ascend and descend ropes, create and evaluate anchors. Sufficient experience must be included in your resume to evaluate this requirement. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. - AND -
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). This experience includes activities such as:
Experience that that involved oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups. Examples of specialized experience could include Park Guide or tour leader; naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least four years of study above high school (120 semester/180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, such as American history, science, public speaking, parks and recreation, education or communications. You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION:
Education and experience may be combined to meet the specialized experience requirement. 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
SELECTIVE FACTOR:
This position performs technical rope skills used in canyoneering, climbing or mountaineering. Incumbent must have the skills to independently; complete and lead canyoneering or climbing routes, ascend and descend ropes, create and evaluate anchors. Sufficient experience must be included in your resume to evaluate this requirement. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. - AND -
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). This experience includes activities such as:
Experience that that involved oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups. Examples of specialized experience could include Park Guide or tour leader; naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least four years of study above high school (120 semester/180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, such as American history, science, public speaking, parks and recreation, education or communications. You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION:
Education and experience may be combined to meet the specialized experience requirement. 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
- Department:
0090 Guide - Salary Range:
$33,949 to $44,130 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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