- Position Title
- Educational Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-ACAD-25-12630541-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 6, 2024 to Friday, December 13, 2024
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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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the 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.
For the statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. Be sure to describe the experience that supports your answers to the questions below in your resume. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by the specific work experience you describe in your application packet. If not, 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. YOUR RESUME MUST INCLUDE MONTHS, YEARS, AND HOURS WORKED PER WEEK FOR ALL OF YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY CREDIT FOR EXPERIENCE THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE HOURS WORKED PER WEEK OR IS LISTED AS "VARIES".
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.
Identify landforms and the processes that created them.
8.
Identify and explain earth sciences to youth such as geology, hydrology and wetland habitats, glacial landscapes, shoreline processes, plate tectonics, soil science and astronomy.
9.
Knowledge and ability to demonstrate weather data collection equipment (such as wind meter, barometer, sling psychrometer, etc...).
10.
Knowledge and experience with tide charts and teaching about the causes of tidal fluctuations.
11.
Possess experience with forest ecology, modeling the use of a field guide, and botany.
12.
Possess experience teaching about aquatic systems, wetland habitats, and water chemistry.
13.
Possess 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, ebird and/or Signs of the Seasons.
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 In Design, PageMaker or PowerPoint.
17.
Utilize online or software based remote learning/presentation programs such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and/or google hangouts.
18.
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.
21.
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.