Job description

This position is located at Port Hudson State Historic Site in Jackson, LA.

As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Interpretive Ranger 1 or an Interpretive Ranger 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 8100-Professional Level Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here:

• https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/592075/8100-ple-professional-level-exam

You MUST apply for this position on the Louisiana Civil Service website here:

• https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana?department[0]=Culture%20Rec%20%26%20Tourism-State%20Parks&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&page=1

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.*

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, and Tourism
1051 N. 3rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Each position is either a historical or naturalist type. Depending on the duties of the position to be filled, one of the following will substitute:

1. For historical positions, sub-professional experience in the excavation, classification, or preservation of artifacts; in archival work; in historical writing; or in planning and/or presenting interpretive/educational programs dealing with cultural or physical history, will substitute for the required degree on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

2. For naturalist positions, sub-professional experience in conservation work or natural resource management, or in planning and/or presenting interpretive/educational programs dealing with the natural environment, will substitute for the required degree on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

NOTE:
In substituting for the degree, experience in which the qualifying duties were intermittent or incidental will not be considered as qualifying.

In substituting for the degree, part-time experience will be prorated against a forty-hour work week.

NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee will be expected to attain and/or maintain certification as an Interpretive Guide awarded by the National Association for Interpretation, or an equivalent certification recognized by the Office of State Parks.

Some positions also require certification as a "black powder" demonstrator.

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
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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,694.00 - $5,304.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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