- Position Title
- Education Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-SLBE-23-12141708-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 29, 2023 to Monday, October 9, 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 the response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience and/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 application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you may be found not qualified or your rating may be lowered. If qualifying by specialized experience, your resume must include start/end dates and hours worked per week. If qualifying by education, you must submit transcripts.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Work with children in a child development environment.
3.
Use a variety of teaching techniques.
4.
Independently manage large groups of children (more than 20 at a time).
5.
Use state standards to develop, write, and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans.
6.
Design lessons to address multiple learning styles using a variety of techniques.
7.
Work with children with widely varied backgrounds, ages, and levels of ability.
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Assess prior knowledge of students and modify lesson to meet their level.
9.
Coordinate or lead activities for others in a specialized areas of knowledge (for example, taught scouting, worked in a nature center, etc.)
10.
Teach students (grades K-college) in a variety of locations in and outside of a park or museum.
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Deliver the same education program several times per week while maintaining enthusiasm, attentiveness, and patience with students.
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Participate in activities that demonstrate public speaking skills.
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Perform work that involves interacting with people of multiple ages and backgrounds.
14.
Work as an active member of a team.
15.
Give instructions that others can follow successfully.
16.
Present curriculum-based natural or cultural resource related education or interpretive programs.
17.
Produce visual aids like educational props, handouts, charts, and other related educational materials for hands on program activities.
18.
Present programs using audiovisual equipment.
19.
Compile routine reports using word processing software, maintain statistics using spreadsheet software, send messages using email software, and compose presentations using slide-based software.
20.
Assemble and mail information packets, organize and maintain education program props, and conduct other clerical duties.
21.
Plan and schedule groups for visitation using a standard form and well-outlined procedure.
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Assess problems and situations and make recommendations for improvement.
23.
Use feedback from peers or a supervisor to improve performance.
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Research cultural and natural history information as part of developing educational or interpretive programs.
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Research and develop curriculum-based education and/or interpretive programs.
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Knowledge of Great Lakes ecosystems.
27.
Experience teaching geology
28.
Knowledge of the National Park Service history and mission.
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Outdoor experience (hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing/kayaking, etc.).