- Position Title
- Education Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-PIRO-23-12120845-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 18, 2023 to Friday, September 22, 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.
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 Education Technician, GS-1702-05 and GS-1702-07 positions at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for an Education Technician GS-1702-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you 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 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 NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for an Education Technician GS-1702-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you 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 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 NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Your resume must include month/year to month/year and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of general or specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies" and you could be found not qualified.
3.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending date of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
For each of the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Be sure to describe your experience that supports your responses to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job.
C- Have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee.
E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Presents curriculum-based experiential education programs for K-5 grade students in an outdoor setting.
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Presents curriculum-based experiential education programs for K-5 grade students in a classroom setting.
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Facilitate curriculum-based experiential education programs to middle and high school-age students in via distance learning.
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Facilitate programs by adapting methods, techniques and/or content to meet the needs of students from diverse settings.
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Incorporate the use of hands-on activities into educational programs.
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Researches and develops experiential place-based education programs for K-5th grade students.
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Develop educational programs that are in compliance with applicable state or National Standards that will be used in conjunction with K-5th grade school curriculum.
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Develop educational programs that are in compliance with applicable state or National Standards that will be used in conjunction with 6th-12th grade school curriculum.
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Create science-based hands-on educational programs for student groups.
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Facilitate environmental-based activities in a national park, nature center or park-like area.
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Create environmental education teaching materials which include tangible hands-on objects for preK-5th grades.
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Plan educational field activities, by setting up and organizing props, equipment, and other educational tools.
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Review K-5th grade interpretive/educational materials to ensure they meet national or state educational standards.
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Maintain schedules for educational/interpretive program offerings.
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Investigate local surroundings and developed educational materials about the unique local natural and cultural history of the Great Lakes region.
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Research, prepare and facilitate educational programs on physical science processes including erosion.
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Research, prepare and facilitate experiential place-based educational programs on riparian ecology.
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Research, prepare and facilitate experiential place-based education programs for K-5th grades on winter ecology.
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Inform and explain to 6th-12th grade individuals the scientific/technical/operational basis for regulations for protection of the cultural or natural resources of the Great Lakes.
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Design educational and informational materials for students.
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Perform in-depth research to prepare original educational programming.
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Work outdoors in snow and cold conditions and utilize snowshoes.
26.
Track grant funds and process school grant payouts
27.
Meet and communicate effectively with teachers.
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Communicate and work successfully with groups from diverse backgrounds, educational level, and varying age groups..
29.
Assist teachers in planning visits to and recommending activities for field trips in an area.
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Manage large groups (60+) of K-5th grade students or community groups in field trip situations.
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Demonstrate understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern in handling contentious, stressful or unsafe situations.
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Create flyers, press releases, or displays in order to publicize programs.
33.
Design and develop relevant programs, handouts, and activities related to teacher or intern training.
34.
Skill with computers using common word-processing, database, and graphic design software.
35.
Process America the Beautiful Every Kid Outdoor 4th grade passes.
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Utilize Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or similar meeting software to hold meetings, trainings, or distance learning.
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Set up and operate computers, cameras, lights, backdrops, etc. for distance learning programming.
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Facilitate multi-media programs using PowerPoint, videos, etc.for student groups.
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Train staff or volunteers on instructional techniques.
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Mentor and coach team members by providing guidance and feedback.
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Direct and motivate team members to accomplish projects and/or daily operations.
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Prepare daily and weekly work schedules for staff, volunteers and interns.