Park Guide

Duties

Provides pre-established talks regarding the significance of Maggie L.Walker and her contributions to Civil Rights as well as African American history, particularly the Reconstruction and Jim Crow periods.

Provides general information about other sites of public interest, facilities for public use, pertinent rules and regulations, and other matters designed to stimulate a sense of appreciation and encourage protection and preservation of the scenic, scientific, or historic features.

Answers a wide variety of visitor questions.

Guides large groups (of up to 50 people) telling the story of the events which took place and how those events relate to the particular historic situation.

Operates and maintains various types of audio-visual equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Uniform and probationary period requirements.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

• To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least 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).
• Education: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in courses directly related to the position such as American history, science, and public speaking.
• Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs. Education information is also provided.

Additional Information

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials, your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/12/2023:

• Resume
• Occupational Questionnaire
• Other Supporting Documents, if applicable (such as Veterans Preference Documentation, College Transcripts, etc.)

How to Apply

To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

Next Steps

Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful.