Park Guide - FUL

This is a Park Guide, GS-0090-05 position located at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, located in Springfield, IL. Applications will only be accepted from those living within 50 miles of the location.

At the full performance level (GS-05) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Provide talks and programs following an outline. Most talks are in the form of a tour which ranges from 20 to 25 minutes in length. Serve as a front-line representative of the organization to greet customers and answer questions. Provide current, accurate information to visitors about the site and local area, such as the available recreational opportunities, interpretive services, activities, presentations, and hours of operation. Operate standard office equipment (such as telephone, computer, photocopier, calculator) to accomplish work. Use the internet, books, and primary sources to research topics of interest in order to provide accurrate and informative talks and responses to visitor questions.

U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.This probationary or trial 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 service. In 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 individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In 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. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*