This position is on the Padre Island National Seashore located in the Division of Interpretation and Education. The Educational Technician independently provides year-round standards and curriculum-based education and interpretive programming for grade school, college, and adult learners and develops and presents interpretive programs. The position staffs the visitor center, providing informal interpretation and information and assists with bookstore sales.

Duties

This is a term position (more than 1 year) 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. Create and revise curriculum-based educational program relevant to the Park's interpretive themes to include guided talks/walks, activities, and demonstrations. Develop and implement educational programs using appropriate techniques for age group, topic, and a diverse audience. Use contemporary education methods and techniques to assist in the evaluation of curriculum materials for appropriateness and effectiveness. Present formal and informal interpretive experiences delivered in person and through interpretive media and technology. Perform routine activities associated with staffing a visitor facility and information desk, including fee collection. Perform outreach activities to build collaborative relationships with schools and other organizations.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/07/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Presenting and assisting in development of curriculum-based environmental educational programs to school groups; coordinating and assisting in developing training for others involved in conducting place-based learning connected to the sciences or natural/cultural history for student groups; creating educational materials such as educational brochures or presentations. You must include hours per week worked. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address NPS Inflation Reduction Act 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Lirian Penn
• Email: [email protected]