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Interpretive Ranger 3 (Historic)

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

St. Francisville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CRT-2026-216289-MBT

Department

Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks

Opening Date

01/09/2026

Closing Date

1/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

This position is located at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, in St. Francisville, LA. The purpose of this position is to provide site interpretation to site visitors through guided tours, audio­visual presentations, living history demonstrations, and other methods. It is the responsibility of this position to ensure consistency in programming and the programs offered are of high quality. This position also supervises lower level Interpretive Rangers.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

+ Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

+ Learning Actively:The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.

+ Training Others: The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance.

+ Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

+ Focusing on Customers:The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

+ Fostering Engagement: The ability to build a supportive environment that encourages motivation, belonging, and active participation.

+ Managing Programs: The ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programs to achieve strategic objectives and long-term outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in archaeological or anthropological work; or in conservation work or natural resource management; or in planning or presenting interpretive or educational programs relating to cultural or physical history or relating to the natural environment; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in archaeological or anthropological work; or in conservation work or natural resource management; or in planning or presenting interpretive or educational programs relating to cultural or physical history or relating to the natural environment.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=170210) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Oversees the implementation and effectiveness of site level educational programs and interpretive effectiveness with the conduct of program audits and evaluations.

+ Works with educational institutions to ensure OSP collaborative programming meets grade-level expectations.

+ Plans, constructs, and displays interpretive exhibits for museum/visitor centers as well as site promotional spaces.

+ Conceptualizes, designs, coordinates, and develops new educational programs, audiovisuals, and trails for visitor education and enjoyment.

+ Initiates, conducts, and reviews original research on natural and/or cultural resources relevant to the site and prepares a detailed interpretive prospectus for utilization of those resources in active educational activities.

+ Manages, directs, and supervises the daily activities and professional development of site interpretive personnel.

+ Works collaboratively with other organizations in the update or revision of existing promotional and informational material.

+ Maintains detailed databases of site's historic collections.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty

Work Schedule: Rosedown State Historic Site is open daily (except 3 major holidays). Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, that can include some holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.

Travel: Position may require driving around the park as part of the daily shift. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Melissa Thibodaux

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax: (225) 342-7928

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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