- Position Title
- Education Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-SHEN-19-10413568-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 4, 2019 to Friday, February 8, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the temporary 1039 Education Technician positions at Shenandoah National Park. For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. DO NOT overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability.
1.
To qualify for the Education Technician, GS-1702-05 position, applicant must meet the Minimum Qualifications based on one of the following. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
2.
To qualify for the Education Technician, GS-1702-07 position, applicant must meet the Minimum Qualifications based on one of the following. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
3.
For this question only, please select from A-E to indicate your knowledge of the professional standards of interpretation and education demonstrated through National Park Service (NPS) Interpretive Development Program, Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands online interpretive training courses, National Association for Interpretation (NAI) courses or other accredited university/college coursework in interpretation. (Be sure to list and describe all courses completed in your application package.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Serve as a primary educational instructor for organized student or youth groups in an outdoor, curriculum-based program utilizing appropriate education and outdoor teaching techniques.
5.
Utilize knowledge of concepts and principles of current education philosophy, theory, methods, and practices to develop the academic content and student activities for pre- site, onsite, post-site lessons.
6.
Utilize a variety of teaching techniques that address differing ages, learning styles, and levels of ability including special needs (for example, students with special mental, emotional, and physical needs).
7.
Research, develop, and present a variety of place-based, educational programs on natural resource (biology, ecology, geology, or comparable) and/or cultural resource topics that incorporate resource investigation and critical thinking/problem solving skills.
8.
Evaluate and revise curriculum materials to meet changing curriculum standards in schools.
9.
Present education program training for teachers, school officials, curriculum coordinators, non-formal educators, and agency staff.
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Provide leadership, constructive feedback, and work cooperatively on job related tasks with formal and informal educators, school officials, student interns, and team members while maintaining a professional demeanor.
11.
Assist educators and students with planning and implementing individual studies, group projects, and action oriented activities.
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Translate scientific, technical, and/or historical information into understandable concepts for diverse audiences.
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Initiate verbal communication with educators and group leaders to schedule programs and coordinate logistical arrangements.
14.
Present formal and informal presentations on cultural, historical, or natural science oriented topics in a variety of settings to educate diverse audiences.
15.
Serve as a front-line representative to explain the organization's significance and respond verbally to customers' inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance.
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Maintain clear and effective communications with other agency personnel and educational groups.
17.
Write program/presentation outlines, lesson plans, and educational materials for public dissemination.
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Produce visual aids such as hand-outs, charts, and other related educational materials for education program activities.
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Write text and produce graphics for handouts, brochures, bulletin boards, wayside exhibits, articles, website and social media content.
20.
Write clear, concise letters, reports, and program evaluations.
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Use multimedia (such as audio-visual equipment and computer software) to create educational presentations and products.
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Use computers and audio-visual equipment to present distance learning education programs over the internet to schools.
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Use social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to effectively disseminate agency information and educational messages.
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Use a variety of computer programs for e-mail, internet research, word processing, and data entry to accomplish work.
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Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.