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Presents curriculum-based education programs for diverse, K-12 school groups. Programs include those associated with the park's Urban Wilderness canoe Adventures, Take Me to the River, and/or other park programs, within or outside the park's boundaries, consistent with school academic standards and park interpretive themes. Uses appropriate educational methods and techniques, adapts programs as necessary for needs of the audience, and ensures participant safety.
Learn more about this agency12/06/2021 to 12/10/2021
$22.50 - $22.50 per hour
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
No
Temporary - 1039; The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April-Oct, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2022
Full-time - You may be required to work evenings, weekend and overtime.
Competitive
None
No
Yes
MW-1542-MISS-22-11284522-DE
621057800
The Education Technician serves in the interpretation and education division of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MISS), a partnership-based national park in Minnesota. The incumbent will present established education programs and assist with program development for K-12 school and youth groups in outdoor park locations and at local schools. Such programs are place-based and multi-disciplinary, using science, humanities, arts and active outdoor experiences to engage learners and promote understanding of nationally significant park resources. The incumbent will conduct activities in collaboration with partner groups related to the implementation of Mississippi River Canoe mobile and other education programs within the MISS corridor, will stern large voyageur canoes, and teach paddling skills and safety practices. The incumbent is required to use specialized skill and judgment in applying knowledge of methods and techniques used in presenting curricula-based education programs, working with teachers, and assisting in the development of interactive and/or digital educational resources. The position reports to the MISS Education Specialist.
Physical Demands: The work requires stamina and fitness for long periods of outdoor activity, including hiking on rough ground and uneven trails, canoeing using 10-person voyageur canoes, management of school groups that may exceed 100 students, standing and speaking to large groups. Lifting and carrying heavy canoes and teaching gear requires the ability to manage loads of at least 50 pounds. Travel requires using park vehicles, and may include bicycling. The work can be stressful due to occasionally high numbers of students, complex staffing arrangements and logistical complexities.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Programs are conducted in all seasons of the year, sometimes in canoes or on boats, and in a large range of weather and environmental conditions, including summer heat and rain, and winter snow and cold. Office work is typically sedentary, involving sitting and using a computer in a modern office environment. Other work may be in classrooms or visitor centers. Incumbent will wear the NPS uniform.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11284522, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position.
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform the job.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/10/2021:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
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