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**Duties**:
**This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a Total of 2 years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.**

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

**There are a total of 3 positions at the **National Mall and Memorial Parks location in the Washington, DC**
The Washington, DC area has a high cost of living, at this location**:Relocation/ Recruitment Incentives are NOT available. These positions are NOT Telework eligible. Government Housing is NOT available. A valid State Driver's license is required.**

This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As "America's Front Yard," the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country's most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.

For more than 200 years, the National Mall has symbolized our nation and its democratic values, which have inspired the world. The National Mall - the great swath of green in the middle of our capital city and stretching from the foot of the United States Capitol to the Potomac River - is the premiere civic and symbolic space in our nation.

National Mall and Memorial Parks protects the National Mall and its iconic monuments and memorials and over 1,000 acres of greenspace in Washington, D.C Learn more about NAMA at National Mall and Memorial Parks (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

**Major Duties**:

- Develop and present formal audience centered interpretive experiences using appropriate interpretive skills, techniques, and tools to help visitors better understand the meanings and sigificance of the park's memorials.
- Provide excellent customer service skills to a wide variety of visitors with differing backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels welcome and appreciated.
- Assist with special events as the park celebrates the country's 250th anniversary.
- Communicate effectively with other team members and partners.
- Oversee and provide guidance to 3-5 temporary park guides.

**Additional major duties**:Some supervisory duties as required.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- **Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.**:

- You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- You will be required to complete a one-year trial period.
- 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.

**Qualifications**:

- All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/06/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
- Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume **MUST** clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.- To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you mu