Seasonal Park Guide-Contiguous to Area

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to provide guide services to visitors. The work involves giving talks, interpreting natural and historic features, answering questions, guiding tours, and providing miscellaneous services to visitors.

As a uniformed employee of the National Park Service, you will work primarily in the visitor center for the South Unit of the Badlands National Park and are responsible for daily visitor center operations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a front-line representative providing informal interpretive opportunities and formal interpretive programs such as walks, talks, multimedia, demonstrations, and children s programs. Programs are prepared and developed using original research into primary and secondary source materials based on park themes and planning documents.
• Provides visitors with accurate information on park resources and cultural history, as well as safety and access information for the surrounding region.

The South Unit of Badlands National Park is approximately 40 miles southeast of Rapid City. The White River Visitor Center (WRVC) is located 55 miles from the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, 20 miles south of Scenic on BIA 27. WRVC is a good point to begin an exploration of Pine Ridge Reservation. Exhibits on the history and culture of the Lakota people are available, as well as videos about Badlands National Park and the Lakota story.

WRVC provides drinking water and restrooms. There is no official campground in the Stronghold District, but private campsites can be found throughout the area. Check for the available options and directions at the White River Visitor Center. Gas and food can be purchased in the nearby towns of Scenic, Kyle, and Sharps Corner.

For more information about the park, please visit Badlands National Park.

Note: Strong emphasis on following sections;see below for details.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit:
  Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Incidental Driving:
  You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver s license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle.
  
  You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver s license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver s licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
  
  Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver s license.
• Uniform:
  You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government Housing:
  Housing may be available.
• Minimum Age Requirement:
  Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education;
  
  or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

All qualifications must be met by the closing…