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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

SEASONAL Education Technician

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.33/hr - $34.98/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Education Technician to develop and present educational programs about park resources. The role involves acting as a liaison for youth engagement and organizing training workshops for employees and educators.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Researches, develops, and presents education programs about park resources as assigned. Programs are taught both on-and-off site, are curriculum based, and adhere to NPS and park guidelines as well as the state learning requirements

Acts as park liaison on Youth Engagement and other Outreach Programs working with park staff from other divisions to coordinate trip and training logistics to ensure a safe, smooth operation that seeks to protect park resources and program participants

Assists in organizing and presenting training workshops for park employees, teachers and environmental educators

Answers queries from students, teachers, and the general public regarding park resources and education programs

Works on special education related projects such as databases, educator resources library, web pages and park publications as assigned

Reports data collected to superiors

Responsible for social media related to education programing

Mentors and coaches lower graded peers

Qualification

Environmental EducationCurriculum DevelopmentPublic SpeakingTeaching ExperienceCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsLeadership

Required

You must provide official transcripts before you begin work

You must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

Depending on the location: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

Depending on the location: You may be required to travel overnight away from home

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or have completed a formal vocational training program; or have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: presenting environmental educational programs to varied groups of individuals; experience as a Teacher, Outdoor Educator, Interpretive Park Ranger, or Park Guide. You must include hours per week worked

EDUCATION: Successful completion of 4 years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. Education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. You must include transcripts

Successful completion of a COMBINATION of GS-04 level specialized experience in education or interpretation and some advanced college level education (above the first 60 semester hours in credible for the GS-05). To compute qualification requirement, first determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required; then determine your total qualifying education as a percentage of the education required. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal to at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. In addition, your resume must include hours/week worked

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-06 level in the Federal service that includes instruction in curriculum-based residential programs and/or environmental education. Examples of specialized experience include: independently developing and presenting education programs to school groups, writing and editing educational materials for teachers; implementing and training others in educational technology and distance learning programs for student groups; managing a residential camp program of youth groups; working as a teacher; maintaining professional dialogues with schools, teachers, students, parents, and other visitors; communicating effectively orally, electronically, and in writing. You must include hours per week worked

EDUCATION: At least one year of graduate education in a related field, i.e., education, natural resources, cultural history, natural science, etc. Please note: one year of graduate education is considered to be 18 semester credits. You must submit transcripts

Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience) and 9 graduate level semester hours (50% of the education), may qualify an applicant for this position. You must submit transcripts. In addition, your resume must include hours/week worked

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.