National Park Service - Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, DOI NPS

Program: National Park Service - Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, DOI NPS - Interpretation Division

Program Description

This position functions within the Division of Interpretation at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. The work involves relating factual information to the public in a manner that will engender understanding and protection of the resources. The work serves to educate visitors about the significance of park unit’s resources, the rules and regulations for use of, and the role of the NPS in preserving and protecting those resources and the importance of such resource issues in the visitor's everyday activities.

Job Description

Park Guide - Provides pre-established talks (audience of 1-100 people) normally following a prescribed outline and requiring application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the features of interest peculiar to the site. Such talks include detailed and specific interpretation and explanation of the outstanding features of the site from the standpoint of scientific or historical interest, the background of events leading up to the natural feature or phenomenon; the facts, events, personalities and circumstances. Answers a wide variety of visitor questions. The questions encountered arise from observation of the features themselves; from the demonstrated major interests of visitors, or the nature of the talks. Provides a wide range of services to visitors, including assistance with lost articles, car trouble, and first aid; and provides information about weather conditions, highway routes, park and concessioner facilities, and prices. In performing this duty the guide is responsible for providing current, accurate information concerning the NPS and other surrounding areas of interest, explaining the area's informational and recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, facilities, and trails.