- Position Title
- Education Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- BLM-AK-21-11189902-DE-OPM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 7, 2021 to Tuesday, September 21, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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.
3.
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.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
1.
From the description below, select the letter that describes how your background meets the basic requirement of an Education Specialist GS-1701.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Education Specialist, GS-1701-9 position.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification experience or education requirements for Education Specialist, GS-1701-11.
Please read the following statements and respond with the correct level of your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Lead child-centered educational experiences to relay scientific programs to minors.
5.
Develop educational material for effective pre-site, on- site, and post-site curriculum-based scientific and art related programs.
6.
Implement scientific procedures for educational activities using measurable objectives for school systems, teachers, and/or universities.
7.
Modify educational materials to meet any new state or national mandated requirements.
8.
Guide the learning of others through formal or informal methods.
9.
Examine education programs to provide technical advice on science-based educational activities.
10.
Evaluate environmental and/or cultural education programs for technical proficiency.
11.
Analyze education programs for consistency in policy and regulations.
12.
Provide technical advice on educational activities.
13.
Oversee youth program educators and participants completing assignments that are project specific.
14.
Teach educational programs to grade-school students.
15.
Train personnel, partners, and/or school officials to develop educational programs using scientific resources.
16.
Present training workshops for teachers, school officials, environmental educators, curriculum coordinators, or other professionals.
17.
Lead interpretive programs and/or special events for youth and adults.
18.
Provide mandatory safety, technical, and general training for employees and volunteers.
19.
Work collaboratively with area schools, community service groups, and environmental and/or educational groups to accomplish educational goals and objectives.
20.
Organize education or training events for various audiences.
21.
Plan curriculum-based education programs.
22.
Initiate regular meetings with school representatives to create educational goals.
23.
Analyze correspondence pertaining to a variety of educational related concerns.
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Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below: