The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is October-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2024. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 09/03/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Researches, develops, and presents education programs about park resources as assigned. Programs are taught both on-and-off site, are curriculum based, and adhere to NPS and park guidelines as well as the state learning requirements. Acts as park liaison on youth engagement and other outreach programs with park staff to coordinate trip and training logistics to ensure a safe, smooth operation that seeks to protect park resources and program participants. Assists in organizing and presenting training workshops for park employees, teachers and environmental educators. Answers queries from students, teachers and the general public regarding park resources and education programs Works on special education related projects such as databases, educator resources library, web pages and park publications as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by 11:59 EST or when the 'applicant cut-off' is reached (which may be sooner than 09/03/2024). 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 year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-06 level in the Federal service that includes instruction in curriculum-based residential programs and/or environmental education. Examples of specialized experience include: independently developing and presenting education programs to school groups, writing and editing educational materials for teachers; implementing and training others in educational technology and distance learning programs for student groups; managing a residential camp program of youth groups; working as a teacher; maintaining professional dialogues with schools, teachers, students, parents, and other visitors; communicating effectively orally, electronically, and in writing. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: At least one year of graduate education in a related field, i.e., education, natural resources, cultural history, natural science, etc. Please note: one year of graduate education is considered to be 18 semester credits. You must submit transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience) and 9 graduate level semester hours (50% of the education), may qualify an applicant for this position. You must submit transcripts. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. 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

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.

Contacts

• Address Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive Whiskeytown, CA 96095 US
• Name: Kelley Kennec
• Email: [email protected]