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Position Title
Seasonal Education Technician
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1540-IMNR-25-12732813-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 9, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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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. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary 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)
Assessment 1
Hiring Eligibility for DE (limit characters)
Minimum Qualifications, Education Technician GS-1702-07 (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements 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 requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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Creative Thinking (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. Research and develop hands-on education curriculum for students in grades 4-8 based on state education standards or Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
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3. Research and develop hands-on education curriculum for students in grades 9-12 based on state education standards or Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
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4. Develop the academic content for residential youth programs and field camps.
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5. Manage logistical arrangements and reservations for in-park school field trips, and/or outreach visits to schools and community events.
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6. Proficiently use electronic equipment such as desk and laptop computers, tablets, iPads and multi-media projectors.
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7. Write clear, concise written reports and evaluations requiring proficiency in word processing software such as MS Word.
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8. Proficiently use databased management software including MS Access or Excel.
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Education and Training (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Develop and present distance learning programs for diverse K-12 audiences using video-conferencing software.
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10. Serve as a primary educational instructor for grades 4-8 at a residential (multiple nights) formal curriculum-based outdoor program based on K-12 State or Common Core and Next Generation Science education standards.
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11. Present natural and cultural resource programs with multiple points of view on complex and controversial issues in a comprehensive, balanced, and diplomatic manner to student/teacher audiences in grades K-12.
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12. Develop and lead interpretive or educational hikes for groups of 15 or more students/adults lasting more than 2 hours in the field.
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Teaching Others (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Serve as an instructor for a residential (multiple nights) curriculum-based youth education program.
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Technical Competence (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Conduct education assessments and evaluation.
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15. Evaluate and utilize appropriate educational methodologies to meet education standards and curricular goals.
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16. Teach about natural resources - select all that apply:
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17. Serve as an instructor for outdoor experiences (i.e., hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking).
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