Visitor Assistant; Part-Time

Summary

This position is at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG). The USBG is a public garden in the legislative branch and was established by Congress in 1820. The Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally. We provide educational experiences to 1 million visitors annually, present horticultural displays and exhibits, strive to break down barriers to inclusion, and advance the exchange of ideas and information.

Learn more: U.S. Botanic Garden.

• You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.
• You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
• Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
  • To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service (or equivalent experience) that includes:
    • Providing visitor orientation or guiding services in a public facing museum, public garden, educational or visitor services environment;
    • Presenting factual or interpretive information regarding exhibits, facilities, programs, or services to individuals or groups;
    • Ensuring the safety of customers, when necessary.
  • OR Substitution Of Education for
    
    Experience:
    
    The experience requirements for the GS-6 level may be met by completion of one (1) year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours) in courses such as hospitality, museum studies, education, or natural science.
  • OR Combination Of
    
    Education and Experience:
    
    Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
    
    NOTE:
    
    Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Learn more .gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).