Job: Education Technician, National Park Service (Astoria, OR) |

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/28/2021 to 02/10/2021

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Service

Competitive
Pay scale & grade

GS 6
Salary

$39,311 to $51,103 per year
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-Time
Apply Here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/590474900

1 vacancy in the following location:

Astoria, OR

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Telework eligible

Yes as determined by agency policy

This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.
Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Federal employees – Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion, Land Management, and VEOA Eligibles) and Non-Competitive Authority Eligibles

NPS-PWR-21-10961652-MP-OPM

590474900

Summary

This position serves as an Educational Technician for the Visitor Services Division, which oversees Interpretation and Education, and is based at the park visitor center for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (LEWI). Please visit find a park for additional park information.

Work periods will last at least six (6) months but total less than twelve (12) months per calendar year. When operational needs and/or funds are not available, the employee will be placed in non-pay status.

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Responsibilities

Presents curriculum-based education programs to support the mission and purpose of the park as well as the learning objectives of individual groups.
Assists in the research and development of curriculum-based activities and support materials (e.g., lesson plans, workshops, pre/post-visit activities, field trip orientations, charts, handouts, etc.).
Assists in planning, organizing, and presenting workshops for teachers.
Participates in special youth and family programs and other community outreach activities as needed.
Ensures on-the-job safety and health of visitors (especially children), VIPs, and coworkers in accordance with park safety plans and Operational Leadership principles.
Maintain contact with the local Hispanic Council when offering summer camps and also with the local school districts migrant education program.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

Promotion Potential

None

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Will be required to wear official NPS uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.

Qualifications

This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. Selectee’s work periods will be at least six (6) months but total less than twelve (12) months per calendar year. Will work 80 hours per pay period when in a pay status.

Will be placed in a non-pay/non-duty status from approximately 6/2021 to 11/21 unless other work exists that can be assigned during this period. When operational needs and/or funds are not available, the employee will be placed in non-pay status.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: The duties of this position include maintaining contact with the local Hispanic Council, and with the local school districts’ migrant education program. This requires proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish. An interview may be conducted in Spanish to verify proficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

GS-6:

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Delivering educational or interpretive presentations to the general public; (2) Collaborating with schools, teachers, other educational groups, and representatives from official, regional, state, federal, or tribal organizations, park visitors and park staff to provide and obtain information; (3) Assisting in the development of learning activities and supporting materials (e.g. lesson plans, workshops, activities, etc.); (4) Preparing a variety of documents to support educational/interpretive programming (e.g. charts, handouts, maps, etc.)

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-5 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-6 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of 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”.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

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Job: Education Technician, National Park Service (Astoria, OR)

Overview

Open & closing dates

Service

Pay scale & grade

Salary

Appointment type

Work schedule

Location

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Telework eligible

Duties

Summary

Responsibilities

Travel Required

Supervisory status

Promotion Potential

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

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