Interpretive Ranger 1-3 (Natural) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4838797) Apply  Interpretive Ranger 1-3 (Natural) Salary $2,784.00 - $5,460.00 Monthly Location Springfield, LA Job Type Classified Job Number CRT-2025-206027-MBT Department Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks Opening Date 02/19/2025 Closing Date 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION: This position is located atTickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA. If offered the position, candidate must be able to drive to Baton Rouge to submit a background check. No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. This position is in a Career Progression Group up to anInterpretive Ranger 3. As part of a Career Progression Group,vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Interpretive Ranger 1, 2, or 3based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page by clickinghere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/classspecs) , for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: + Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training + Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. + Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value. + Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. + Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization. + Exhibiting Social Awareness: The ability to identify and adapt your actions based on the situation and the personality, behavior, and emotions of others. + Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Melissa Thibodaux Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3rdStreet Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fax: (225) 342-7928 mthibodaux@crt.la.gov Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience in archaeological or anthropological work; or in planning or presenting interpretive or educational programs relating to cultural or physical history; OR Three years of experience in conservation work or natural resource management; or in planning or presenting interpretive or educational programs relating to the natural environment; OR A bachelor's degree. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide site interpretation to park visitors through guided tours, audio-visual presentations, living history demonstrations and other methods. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct supervision from a Park Manager. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May provide functional supervision over museum, visitor center or site personnel as conditions warrant. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism – Office of State Parks. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Park Rangers by the absence of enforcement responsibility and P.O.S.T. certification. Differs from Interpretive Ranger 2 by the absence of experienced interpretive duties. Examples of Work The purpose of this position is to provide supervision and site interpretation to site visitors through guided tours, audio­visual presentations, living history demonstrations, and other methods. It is also the responsibility of this position to ensure consistency in programming and the programs offered are of high quality. 35%Interpretive Services •Oversees the implementation and effectiveness of site level educational programs and interpretive effectiveness with the conduct of program audits and evaluations. •Records program effectiveness and reports program evaluations and participation numbers as directed. •Works to ensure OPS collaborative programming meets grade-level expectations. •Plans, constructs, and displays interpretive exhibits for visitor centers as well as site promotional spaces. •Assists in the recruitment and training of volunteers for assistance in programming. •Coordinates with Friends group. •Provides and performs programming with other Interpretive Rangers. 25%Custodial/Housekeeping •Maintains cleanliness of workstation and surrounding areas. •Assists staff with cleaning the interior and exterior of buildings in preparation for incoming reservations, to include grounds upkeep. •Keeps trails clear of debris and litter. 15%Program Development •Conceptualizes, designs, coordinates, and develops new educational programs, audio visuals, and trails for visitor education and enjoyment. •Initiates, conducts, and reviews original research in support of proposed and/or existing programs, exhibits, and to develop interpretive them.es. •Researches current information on topics and techniques for use in lectures and programs. •Works with site manager and Interpretive Services to review programs and exhibits for historical accuracy, interpretive value, and agency direction. •Conducts research for and writes press releases. •Responds timely to inquiries from media and general public. •Writes, edits, and produces a variety of promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and event programs. •Delivers speeches and programs throughout the community to professional organizations, school representatives, public and private clubs, businesses, and other groups to enhance the interest in the site and its activities. 15%Staff Supervision •Provides functional supervision over supporting staff; assists with managing, directing, and supervising the daily activities and professional development of site interpretive personnel. •Coordinates training when necessary. •Works with site manager to interview and select new interpretive staff. 10%Guest Relations •Provides assistance to guests by answering questions about other park amenities. •Operates the fee station at the park entrance in order to register overnight guests, collect day use fees, collect payments for rentals, sell gift shop items, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned and performs customer service to a high degree of excellence. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 DE: Rate your ability to display expertise based on our definition: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying expertise + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display expertise + 3= I can display expertise + 4= I can display expertise and help others improve their ability to display expertise 02 DE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03 FC: Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable focusing on customers + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to focus on customers + 3= I can focus on customers + 4= I can focus on customers and help others improve their ability to focus on customers 04 FC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 LA: Rate your ability to learn actively based on our definition: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable learning actively + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to learn actively + 3= I can learn actively + 4= I can learn actively and help others improve their ability to learn actively 06 LA: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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