These positions are located at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in the Division of Interpretation, Education and Partnerships, and are supervised by the parks' Transportation Specialist. These parks receive significant visitation (~1.7 million annually) and administratively are among the most complex units of the National Park Service. These parks include some 550 permanent and temporary federal employees as well as over 1,000 volunteers who provide a wide range of public service and support operations which are similar to operations more typically found in a municipal city. These are five major divisions, each of which is further subdivided into functional branches.
Duties:
- Monitors vehicular traffic levels against pedestrian traffic and controls intersections with regards to safety and smooth flow of vehicles.
- Monitors parking lots, directing vehicles including buses and recreational vehicles to appropriate parking stalls.
- Answers a variety of visitor questions.
- Explains regulations to park visitors and provides information and advice on park activities and cultural, historic, and/or natural resources history and location.
- Provides public orientation and explanations of current park events and informs visitors of potential safety hazards.
- Provides a wide range of services to visitors, including assistance with lost articles, lost parties, car trouble, and first aid (within parameters of current certification); and provides information about weather conditions, highway routes, park and concessioner facilities, and prices.
- Reports to supervisor and public use/recreation/traffic violations or individual visitor use problems or problematic trends, describes extend of problem and makes on the spot corrections whenever appropriate, reports names of witnesses and/or involved persons when possible. Anticipates traffic/parking management problems and suggestions to immediate supervisor.
The person(s) in this position work closely with staff in the 0025 - Park Ranger series. There may be opportunities for the person(s) in this position to provide interpretive programming (such as interpretive talks, evening campfire programs, and guided walks), to the public, depending on interest and ability.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is
April but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2025.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. They are the highest, most rugged reaches of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (including Mount Whitney at 14,500 feet elevation) and feature the world's largest trees - Giant Sequoias. Sequoia National Park is the nation's second oldest national park (established September 25, 1890) and encompasses 404,863 acres. Kings Canyon was established on March 4, 1940 and encompasses 458,847 acres. Both parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For area information visit:
https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/workwithus.htm.
Starting at $17 Per Hour (GS 4)
