- Position Title
- Education Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-KAWW-23-11899556-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 30, 2023 to Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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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 temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience 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. THE 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 NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Manage student behavior and group dynamics, including utilizing age appropriate tactics, positive and proactive approaches to student motivation and discipline, problem solving/skill set modeling techniques, and chaperone management.
3.
Utilize state and national Common Core/Next Generation Science standards to develop and present interdisciplinary programming, in the classroom and outdoor settings for K-12 students, such as hands-on and inquiry-based activities.
4.
Monitor teaching success through questioning and observations, then make real-time adjustments to instructional strategies to meet student learning styles, changing student needs, and student demographics.
5.
Develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) education programs.
6.
Train volunteers, and new educators to develop and present curriculum-based education programs and appropriate group management techniques.
7.
Develop and present curriculum-based education programs; to work with partners in the furtherance of youth education.
8.
Identify landforms and the processes that created them.
9.
Identify and explain to youth earth sciences such as geology, hydrology and wetland habitats, glacial landscapes, plate tectonics, soil science and astronomy.
10.
Identify landforms and the processes that created them.
11.
Possesses experience with forest ecology, modeling the use of a field guide, and botany.
12.
Possesses experience teaching about aquatic systems, wetland habitats, and water chemistry.
13.
Possesses experience in wildlife biology, soil ecology communities, and phenology studies.
14.
Work with computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, photo storage software, mapping software, and citizen science applications such as iNaturalist and ebird.
15.
Develop and use electronic media to produce curriculum-based distance learning opportunities, for K-12 students.
16.
Develop publications and presentations using software such as InDesign and PowerPoint.
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Utilize online or software based remote learning/presentation programs such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and/or Google hangouts.
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Ability to use technology including: LCD projectors, cameras, computer laptops
19.
Ability to use and instruct others in the use of iPads and data collection/photo applications.
20.
Ability to use and instruct others in the use of GPS units and mapping software.
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Please review your ratings and 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 capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.