Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) - Seasonal Recreation Fee Clerk

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is May-November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026. This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL). See below under Additional Information for further eligibility guidance.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience.

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of general experience obtained in either the public or private sectors.

This experience includes activities such as: clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled such as operating an electronic cash register, providing information in both English and Spanish, and dealing with a high volume of personal contacts.

You must include hours per week worked in your resume or you will not receive consideration for this position.

-OR- EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least 2 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite.

This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. You must include transcripts.

-OR- Successfully completed a combination of education and experience as described above.

To combine education and experience, first determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; then add the two percentages.

The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

This position is located in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, in the Interpretation and Education Division.

Duties: Serves as a front-line, uniformed representative of the National Park Service. Primarily stationed at a campground kiosk, providing visitor services and fee collection support.

Greets visitors and provides accurate information regarding park resources, recreational opportunities, campground availability, trails, regulations, and concession-operated services.

Answers recurring visitor questions, provides orientation to park facilities, and informs visitors of safety considerations and park rules.

May assist with temporary coverage at visitor centers as needed. Performs fee collection duties in accordance with established National Park Service policies and U.S. Treasury regulations.

Collects and accounts for campground fees and other authorized sales, including Bandy Creek Pool passes, operates point-of-sale systems or other fee collection methods, balances cash drawers, and completes shift reports following established procedures.

Issues passes and permits, ensures proper handling and safeguarding of government funds, and maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Performs routine assignments independently within established guidelines and refers unusual situations to higher-level staff.