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Position Title
Education Technician
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-24-12348100-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 18, 2024 to Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Educational Technician, GS-1702-06/07 position with the USDOI National Park Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualifications/Specialized Experience - (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirement for an Educational Technician, GS-1702-06 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 requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Assist in research and/or develop materials or activities for curriculum-based education programs for students from a variety of age groups and grade levels.
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3. Present educational programs that satisfy the requirements for inclusion with school curriculum and meet State and National curriculum standards.
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4. Utilize a variety of education methods including age-appropriate techniques (storytelling, demonstration, questioning) effectively in hands-on instruction.
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5. Utilize classroom management techniques to maintain engagement and student participation.
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6. Assist in preparing and presenting workshops for educators.
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7. Assist in research of a wide range of complex curriculum-based educational program topics related to cultural history or resource-based education programs.
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8. Present formal educational programs using a variety of delivery methods such as: talks, walks, Power point programs, lectures or demonstrations.
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9. Express information on geological, ecological and/or historical resources to diverse audiences, effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
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10. Enhance an oral presentation with visual aids, hands-on elements and audience participation.
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11. Advise visitors/customers of organizational regulations for safety and protection of natural or historic features and resources.
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12. Utilize interpretive principles such as tangible resources ( physical features, buildings, artifacts, etc.), intangible resources (past events, people, systems, ideas, values, etc.), and universal concepts (intangible resources that almost everyone can relate to). (limit characters)
13. Work cooperatively to maintain and promote positive working relationships with coworkers and supervisors on a regular basis. (limit characters)
14. Maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, school administration staff, parents/guardians and others. (limit characters)
15. Oversee other staff and work together to meet organization guidelines for clear and effective communications with each other, visitors, teachers, and school and group administrators (answering telephone calls, articulating program descriptions, policies, and requirements). (limit characters)
16. Skilled at working with children of varying ages and from all backgrounds/abilities and coaching others on how to do this. (limit characters)
17. Perform office tasks such as maintaining correspondence to written inquiries and email communications, scheduling school groups, confirming programs, drafting agendas, and compling statistics for technical or program reports.
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18. Assist in preparing written outlines on educational materials and lesson plans (e.g. developing, revising, reworking)that support curriculum-based educational programming from scientific, historical, and/or technical sources.
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19. Assist with research, design, and writing curricula including pre- and post- site lessons that align with national or state curriculum standards.
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20. Develop supplementary training materials and educational props to accompany site lessons.
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21. Assists with site bulletins, newsletters, and articles for newspapers and periodicals.
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22. Tracks and records statistics for resource-based education and outreach programs, submitting data into an existing database.
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23. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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