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

Duties

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, [email protected], 906-202-1417

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/16/2024-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 all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the ability to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is work such as planning and implementing a comprehensive, curriculum-based education program serving elementary through college students independently to research, develop, and present education programs and global concepts using a hands-on approach. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Have one (1) full year of graduate education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your coursework and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit transcripts, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. This may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. You must include transcripts. 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 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore N8391 Sand Point Road Munising, MI 49862 US
• Name: MW East Talent Team HR
• Phone: 000-00-0000
• Email: [email protected]