This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/650099600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Announcement has been extended until 4/29/22 due to issues with USAJOBS.
This position is located in Yukon-Charley Rivers and Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, in the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center.
Government housing is not available.
04/21/2022 to 04/29/2022
$24.06 - $31.28 per hour
Salary will include an additional 2.48% Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA), which is subject to annual review and adjustment.
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 13 months
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
AK-1537-YUGA-22-11469942-DE
650099600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
U.S. Citizens; CTAP and ICTAP eligibles in the commuting area.
As an Education Technician, you will perform the following duties:
Instruct youth education programs that are varied, multi-sensory, age-specific, multi-disciplinary, and consistent with the missions of the National Park Service and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Programs range from one to three-hours on-site field trips, one- hour classroom presentations, and one-week outdoor expeditions. Most programs are designed using professional curricular templates and are linked to state and national standards. Programs address a variety of natural and cultural resources in the disciplines of natural science, cultural science, and history. Many programs are developed and implemented in close partnership with park partners such as non-profits and schools. All programs and materials are designed to support the physical and emotional safety and wellbeing of all students, as well as fun and learning. Outdoor expedition instruction requires providing instruction as well as maintaining the physical and behavioral safety for all group members while dealing with Alaskan weather, terrain, and wildlife.
Coordinate all aspects of curriculum-based programs for youth. Oversee registration, scheduling, and assessment. Perform and/or supports multiple education programs to K-12 students, especially in the winter. Coordinate and oversee technical components, including use of multiple videoconference software programs and media presentation platforms. Troubleshoot videoconference connection problems under time pressure.
Provide and perform education division support by responding to teachers via answering phones, inquiries in person, and via physical and electronic mail. This involves providing information regarding natural, historic, and cultural features and providing logistical information. Completes a variety of support functions such as statistical recording, program flyer development, prop and audio-visual maintenance/inventory, bulletin board maintenance, and other collateral duties.
Assists with managing the organization and storage of the Education Team's assets, both physical and electronic.
For questions about the position, contact Rachel Jencks at (907) 459-3731 or Rachel_jencks@nps.gov
This is a term position with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.
Physical Demands:
Typical duties and responsibilities require 8-hour workdays in an office, classroom or visitor center.
Typical assignments include extended periods of standing, speaking for long periods of time, lifting, bending, sitting and working at a computer workstation.
Incumbent must be able to lift and transport up to 35 lbs.
The work requires emotional stability, a clear speaking voice, and average agility and dexterity.
Incumbent must be able to hike moderately strenuous trails for distances of up to 6 miles and to walk off-trail on uneven, rough terrain for shorter distances.
Incumbent must be able to tent camp in remote areas lacking basic services for up to 10 days at a time.
Incumbent must be able to perform work duties safely in a variety of outdoor conditions, including rain, snow, wind, cold, heat, stinging and biting insects, rough terrain, large and potentially dangerous wildlife, etc.
Incumbent must be able to work safely and effectively under stressful conditions such as those due to large numbers of students, complex staffing arrangements, and logistical complexities. Incumbent must be able to work up to 16 hours per day for up to 10 days at a time on an occasional basis.
Incumbent must be able to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours at a time.
Incumbent must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, including in inclement weather and difficult road conditions.
Work Environment:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Programs may be conducted in all seasons of the year and in a range of weather and environmental conditions.
The majority of work takes place indoors in visitor center, classroom, or office settings. Office work is typically sedentary, involving sitting and using a computer in a modern office environment. Workspace is usually shared with other employees. Other work may be in classrooms or visitor centers.
Work duties entail working with a range of group sizes from a few individuals to 100 people at a time.
Multi-day/multi-night programs require staying in rustic accommodations - including small tents - for multiple days/nights and in remote areas lacking cell phone service, restaurants and stores, medical facilities, running water/flush toilets and other amenities.
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 Authorizedfor 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. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/29/2022:
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 04/29/2022. 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/29/2022:
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 04/29/2022. 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/650099600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.