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The purpose of this position is to teach interdisciplinary environmental education and community outreach programs for schooi youth and other organiz.ed groups within the park, at local schools and partner agencies that directly support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and programs in support qf the Every Kid Outdoors Act. The position will report to either the Education Specialist or the Chief of Interpretation
Learn more about this agency09/09/2024 to 09/16/2024
$23.49 - $23.49 per hour
GS 7
5 vacancies in the following location:
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Temporary - 1039 Hours; ?The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is Dec - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Dec 2024
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MW-1544-PIRO-24-12537683-DE
808213300
This position will serve as a work lead to support the education program at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by facilitating hands-on, curriculum-based classroom programs and field trips in the park and at partner agencies, and virtual/distance learning. Field trips and classroom programs occur throughout all seasons of the school year for grades K-12 that directly support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Every Kid Outdoor Initiative. Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs., shovel snow, and work outdoors for long periods of time standing, snowshoeing and/or instructing students in various terrain and conditions including snow- and ice-covered uneven surfaces and steep trails and deep snow. Duties take place primarily in winter (Dec-April) with lots of snow and temperatures below freezing and down to 0 degrees. Driving conditions for on and off-site programing require frequent winter travel to schools, partner sites, and libraries on snow-packed roads and parking areas. Spring programs take place along sandy or rocky shorelines and slushy, muddy and steep trails. Spring thaw and rain means slush, mud, higher humidity and brings out the biting insects. Helps train seasonal staff, volunteers, interns, and partners to teach established curricula and other standard programs under the direction of the Education Specialist. Assist supervisory staff in scheduling, coaching, and mentoring of program staff. Daily upkeep and maintenance of the Education Shelter is conducted before and after programs which includes but is not limited to cleaning facility and restrooms, repetitive snow removal, organization of program materials, and conducting safety checks. Other program duties could include assisting with creation of interdisciplinary Great Lakes curriculum correlated to Common Core Standards for K-12, planning and designing curriculum-based media materials and publications for schools and partners, presenting pre-school/early childhood programs, assisting with inventorying and organizing education resources, providing support with teacher trainings, grant writing and program evaluation, and assisting in the park's visitor centers as needed.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Point of Contact - Geoffrey Avery, geoffrey_avery@nps.gov, 906-202-1417
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.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
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.
Physical Demands: Work responsibilities require occasional heavy lifting, strenuous periods ofwa1king, long periods of standing or sitting, and working in sometimes harsh weather conditions of wind, cold, rain, snow, heat, and humidity. Work requires the operation of a motor vehicle, including driving in snowy and icy conditions.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. 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.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/16/2024:
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/16/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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