LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

This position is located at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA.

If offered the position, candidate must be able to drive to Baton Rouge to submit a background check.

This position is in a Career Progression Group up to an Interpretive Ranger 3. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Interpretive Ranger 1, 2, or 3 based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page by clicking here, for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

• 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. 3^rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov

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.

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.