170190
INTERPRETIVE RANGER 1
AS612 $35,069 - $68,806
Creation Date: 09/25/2006
Change Date: 01/01/2025
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: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.
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.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE, CORE COMPETENCIES ARE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS BASED ON THE WORK TASKS OUTLINED IN THE EXAMPLES OF WORK.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND
HERE.
| Accepting Direction | Displaying Expertise | Influencing Others |
| Learning Actively | Managing Resources | Thinking Critically |
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Assists in providing interpretive talks and tours to various groups, on-site or off-site as required.
Learns to utilize information based on historical or scientific research to interpret the significance of the site.
Learns to utilize costumes, craft demonstrations, audio-visual presentations, or other methods to interpret important features and/or significance of the site.
Assists in conducting outreach programs and demonstrations in school classrooms and other locations to generate interest in the interpretive subject and to stimulate a greater interest in and visitation to the site.
Participates in living history demonstrations, utilizing authentic dress, conversation, and activities to properly portray a particular event or historical period.
Assists in programs such as walks, demonstrations, talks, or other special event activities.
Works with researchers and individuals who are conducting research work in anthropology and/or history pertaining to the resource focus of the park area by providing information on the park, reference material, etc.
Assists in maintaining the park's artifact collections, photographs, museum specimens, library collections, etc.
Researches topics for historical reference files using sources such as records, books, files, or interviews with persons who have personal knowledge of the site or event.
Performs assignments to cover special programs throughout the year that involve public relations with the visitors.
May be required to perform general maintenance and cleanup of the park grounds and facilities.
May be required to operate power tools, park vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, etc.
May be required to perform other general duties as the need dictates in parks, historic sites, or state preservation areas.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: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.