Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation)

This position leads Interpretation Education and Outreach for Lincoln Home National Historic Site Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield IL and New Philadelphia National Historic Site in Barry IL. As a key member of the park management team the incumbent provides expert leadership in planning developing and overseeing park-wide interpretive and education programs; manages digital and print media volunteer services partnerships and public affairs; and guides staff and management in delivering high-quality visitor services. The position directs a multifaceted division supervising personnel coordinating interagency efforts and ensuring effective communication of park themes and resources to visitors.

Day-to-Day Duties:
- Provide daily supervision guidance and support to interpretive staff volunteers and program managers.
- Oversee visitor services operations including visitor centers digital information platforms and public-facing communication.
- Coordinate with partners agencies and tribal representatives on interpretive projects and collaborative initiatives.
- Review and develop interpretive content including social media posts public information materials and education programming.
- Monitor ongoing projects budgets and planning efforts to ensure program goals and operational needs are met.

Area information: Lincoln Home National Historic Site is located in downtown Springfield Illinois. Springfield the state capitol (population 117000) is located approximately 200 miles south of Chicago and 100 miles north of St. Louis Missouri. Amenities are typical of a Midwestern city and include a wide variety of educational and cultural opportunities as well as professional commercial and health services. The climate is cold in the winter and hot and humid in summer. Government housing is not available but a variety of housing options are available for rent or purchase in the local area. Housing costs are some of the lowest in the country.

Additional information can be found at: and information about the Springfield area can be found at:

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license within 30-days from entry-on-duty.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work occasional evenings holidays and overtime.
• You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• A financial disclosure report will be required within 30-days of appointment.

*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications. (Screen-Out)

Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes performing interpretation education and outreach program management including: planning and coordinating park-wide interpretive and education programs; developing and updating interpretive planning documents; supervising staff and volunteers; managing digital and print media; leading partnerships and collaborative projects; and performing administrative and management duties such as budgeting operational planning and establishing program goals. My experience demonstrates competencies in Partnerships Interpretation Administration and Management and Program Management. NOTE: You must include hours worked per week on your resume.