Vacancy Announcement

Park Interpreter/Historian (temporary)
North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department

Location: State Parks in North Dakota
Salary: starting at $8 per hour
Closing Date: April 1, 2012 or until filled (seasonal housing may be available in some parks)
Position Number: 750-9006
Requisition Number: None
Status: Temporary Seasonal
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Date Posted to Web: January 30, 2012

Minimum Qualifications:

Able to clearly communicate instructions, directions, and information to staff and general public.
Able to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions/temperatures for extended periods.
Able to operate audiovisual equipment.
Able to conduct nature programs/activities in a variety of terrain settings.
Requires valid driver’s license with ability to operate motor vehicles to include automobile.

Application Procedures:

Please include a brief summary of work experience and submit with state application form #10950. Please indicate on your application if interested in being considered for more than one position. Applicants claiming veteran preference must submit Form DD214 with the completed application and those applicants needing accommodation with the application and/or interview process should call ND Parks & Recreation at (701) 328-5357 or the North Dakota Job Service TDD 1-800-438-2513.

An application must be sent to each park in which you are requesting consideration for employment. Please call the State Parks and Recreation Department for specific addresses (701) 328-5357 or visit our web site at www.parkrec.nd.gov

Summary of Work:

Responsible to the park manager or the classified park ranger for performing park administration, maintenance, enforcement, interpretation, safety and visitor services programs in a state park. Requires ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to meet, communicate and inform park visitors, with special emphasis on children. Ability to research, prepare and present information on the natural sciences, history or environment. Entertainment skills and abilities.
Requires the knowledge and skills equivalent to the completion of high school with demonstrated research, presentation, or entertainment experience. Additional training or experience in a communication and/or interpretive field is desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.