- Position Title
- Education Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- AK-1537-YUGA-22-11469942-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 21, 2022 to Friday, April 29, 2022
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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.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for an Education Technician, GS-1702-07, position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. 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 RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, and testing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Present and assist with developing professional place-based education materials and programs, including curriculum-based materials for various educational levels and for a variety of audiences, with a significant focus on youth.
3.
Use curricular templates and aligns programs with professional education standards.
4.
Review, update and adapt the park's educational programs for overall quality and effectiveness.
Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Deliver and assist with developing education programs and materials that address a variety of natural and cultural resources in the disciplines of natural science, cultural science, and history.
6.
Perform and/or support multiple curriculum-based programs to classrooms of K-12 students via videoconference.
7.
Oversee registration, scheduling, and assessment for select education programs.
8.
Utilize knowledge of the natural and cultural history for understanding, developing, and presenting education programs and materials.
9.
Serve as lead instructor with student groups for on-site, in classrooms, and outdoor expeditions.
10.
Assist with managing the organization and storage of educational assets, both physical and electronic, as well as simple statistic databases.
11.
Coordinate and oversee technical components, including use of multiple videoconference software programs and media presentation platforms.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation of risk.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Lead outdoor programs ranging in length from one hour to one week in adherence with established organization and partner organization risk management and contingency plans.
13.
Modify program plans on short notice as a result of weather, wildlife activity, transportation challenges, time constraints, incidents and accidents, and behavioral challenges.
14.
Bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time to perform moderately heavy labor work.
15.
Utilize best practices for risk management at all time, both in the workplace and the field to actively promote safety culture among team members and enforce safety protocols with students.
Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders, including by not limited to colleagues, park partners, and teachers and administrators, to facilitate productive, cooperative activities.
17.
Adjust to the needs of learners at various levels from pre-school to adult, including students with different physical, learning, emotional, or mental abilities that need to be accommodated.
18.
Assist others in program development through mentoring and peer feedback evaluations.
Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Present effective educational and interpretive programs, using interactive and audience-centered techniques and appealing to multiple learning styles.
20.
Assist with developing writing for high-quality media products such as Junior Ranger books, youth activities, illustrated reports, and web and social media content.
21.
Assist with producing visuals for high-quality media products such as Junior Ranger books, youth activities, illustrated reports, and web and social media content.
22.
Use writing to effectively communicate with teachers and school administrators, personnel from multiple work groups, partners, and the general public.
23.
Produce clear and organized written reports, grant proposals, documents, instructional materials, etc.
Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Informed on and sensitive to a wide variety of subjects and issues that affect government agencies, private organizations, Native entities, and individuals.
25.
Adjusts, sometimes without advance planning time, to the needs of learners at various levels from pre-school to adult. Some groups include students with different physical, learning, emotional, or mental abilities that need to be accommodated. The work also requires sensitivity to the needs and goals of learners from diverse backgrounds and views.
26.
Support co-workers in the development and delivery of interpretive and education programs.
Verification Statement
27.
Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
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.
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.