Recreation Technician
Recreation Aids and Technicians perform a wide range of duties in support of the Bureau's recreation program:
assisting in inventories, evaluating visitor patterns, preparing and maintaining recreation sites, briefing visitors and answering their questions, or conducting visitor patrols on land and water, responding to emergency situations, and administering first aid/CPR. Litter removal from campgrounds and recreation facilities, hoses down toilets and routine maintenance on signs, etc. This position requires weekend field work. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day. Work may occur in temperature extremes up to an occasionally exceeding 100F. Some locations require the use of a motor vehicle; in most cases, this will be a 4-wheel drive or all terrain vehicle (ATV). GS-3 Recreation Aid - one year above high school GS-4 Recreation Assistant - one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS- 3 level. Examples of specialized experience may include assisting in review of potential recreation sites and determining extent of development of recreation area; performing educational and information public contacts with recreation users; and answering questions which relate largely to general situations (e.g., location of campgrounds, geographic direction use restrictions, camp regulations and established boundaries); OR Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.) OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience. GS-5 Recreation Assistant - one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS- 4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include assisting in review of potential recreation sites and determining extent of development of recreation area; performing educational and information public contacts with recreation users; and answering questions which relate largely to general situations (e.g., location of campgrounds, geographic direction use restrictions, camp regulations and established boundaries); OR Successful completion of a four year (180 quarter or 120 semester hours) course of study leading, to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
assisting in inventories, evaluating visitor patterns, preparing and maintaining recreation sites, briefing visitors and answering their questions, or conducting visitor patrols on land and water, responding to emergency situations, and administering first aid/CPR. Litter removal from campgrounds and recreation facilities, hoses down toilets and routine maintenance on signs, etc. This position requires weekend field work. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day. Work may occur in temperature extremes up to an occasionally exceeding 100F. Some locations require the use of a motor vehicle; in most cases, this will be a 4-wheel drive or all terrain vehicle (ATV). GS-3 Recreation Aid - one year above high school GS-4 Recreation Assistant - one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS- 3 level. Examples of specialized experience may include assisting in review of potential recreation sites and determining extent of development of recreation area; performing educational and information public contacts with recreation users; and answering questions which relate largely to general situations (e.g., location of campgrounds, geographic direction use restrictions, camp regulations and established boundaries); OR Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.) OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience. GS-5 Recreation Assistant - one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS- 4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include assisting in review of potential recreation sites and determining extent of development of recreation area; performing educational and information public contacts with recreation users; and answering questions which relate largely to general situations (e.g., location of campgrounds, geographic direction use restrictions, camp regulations and established boundaries); OR Successful completion of a four year (180 quarter or 120 semester hours) course of study leading, to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.
- Department:
0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant - Salary Range:
$12.95 to $16.27 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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