Interpretative Park Ranger (Gs-5)
Manassas, Virginia, United States
Due to this difficulty in finding work (see further down in Experience), I became a part time, intermittent, non-permanent ranger in a position not to exceed 1039 hours/year. I presented public programs on the First and Second Battles of Manassas. Also conducted special programs for battle anniversaries and History at Sunset. I also served as a Seasonal Park Ranger from January to November 2008 at Manassas National Battlefield.This was a federal position at the GS-5 level and I worked 3 to 4 months out of 12. The position was located at Manassas National Battlefield in Manassas, Virginia.This job highlighted my passion for American History, research skills, public speaking, education, and deep desire to protect the history of this country. My tasks:♦ Conducted day to day operations, including planning / developing interpretive media, and managing visitor operations. ♦ Crafted and presented 90 minute special anniversary / commemoration public tours on First and Second Battle of Manassas to approximately 40 visitors.♦ Conducted two daily 45 minute public tours for approximately 25 visitors per tour.♦ Performed public speaking engagements discussing history for groups of two to 160 visitors.From a recent visitor on Facebook (name withheld): Manassas National Battlefield Park — 5 starAugust 27, 2017 at 8:06pm "I Did 5 tours in 3 days for the 155th Anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Manassas. Hank Elliott, Greg Wolf and Bryant Kincaid were the Park Rangers that led the tours. They were fantastic! If you ever get a chance to tour the Manassas National Battlefield Park I highly recommend doing any of their tours."