Park Guide (Seasonal)

About the opportunity

Park Guides greet visitors to educate and inform them in our National Parks. Work can include providing information on natural, cultural, or historical resources. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is May – November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: December 2026 – February 2027.

Salary and benefits

• Hourly pay rate ranging from $19.52 to $25.37 PH (GS scale).
• Uniform allowance provided.
• Access to Federal employee benefits and healthcare insurance resources.

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles, or at least 16 with high school graduation/vocational training/school approval.
• To qualify at the GS-05 level, possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level involving oral presentations or developing technical/historical information for groups; or 4 years of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in related fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required documents

• Resume (must not exceed two single-sided pages, minimum 10-point font, minimum 0.5-inch margins, including start/end dates in month/year format and hours worked).
• Complete all required assessments.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation (e.g., DD-214 Member 4 copy, SF-15, VA letter), if applicable.
• College transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration (CTAP/ICTAP), if applicable.

When to apply

• Announcement open date: August 30, 2026.
• Application closing date: September 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET).

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and instructions carefully.
• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
• Submit the application prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

Additional information

• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Positions are temporary seasonal appointments (typically NTE 1039 hours or up to 1560 hours depending on the park).
• Physical demands include standing for long periods, walking up to six miles daily, climbing steep inclines, and lifting moderately heavy items.
• Work environment includes both indoor visitor centers and outdoor areas with exposure to extreme temperatures, rain, snow, and wind.