Seasonal Education Technician

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in this announcement. The first cut-off date for referral is 11:59 pm (EST) February 11 2026.

• Present environmental and curriculum-based education programs for kindergarten through high school students following established themes learning objectives curriculum requirements and guidelines utilizing teaching methods appropriate to each grade level.
• Lead learning activities that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving that connect students with the park resources. Conducts basic research and assists in the writing review and evaluation of education program learning objectives lesson plans and resource materials.
• Assist with the presentation of training workshops for formal and non-formal educators and park staff.
• Create program props worksheets handouts other audio/visual aids and computer-generated presentations to enhance education and interpretive programs.
• Present special emphasis or seasonal childrens programs such as Junior Rangers summer school and youth service-learning camps.
• Assist with day-to day operation of the education program including answering phones record keeping internal communications correspondences and materials maintenance and storage.
• Research develop and present resource-based interpretive programs for the public during peak visitation periods or if staff shortages occur. Contact with park visitors through informal roving assignments and at visitor centers and responds to visitor questions emergencies or other needs by phone email or in person.

• Assist with the development and implementation of internet-based distance learning education programs including webcasts and interactive multimedia virtual field trips videos and student activities.
• Prepare and lead sessions at training workshops.
• Develop and present in-park and offsite special request programs for groups from kindergarten to adult audiences including community outreach programs and events.
• Serve as mentor for student interns and other team members

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Drivers License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
• Government housing is not available.
• Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Work Schedule: You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/21/2026-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-05 grade level you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least three years of progressively responsible general experience one year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4 level in the Federal service and that demonstrated an administrative professional or technical ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors gather pertinent data and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study in courses directly related to the position such as education teaching or training and development. You must include transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Example eighteen months of the general experience (50% of the experience requirement) and 60 semester hours of college that included directly related courses as listed above (50% of the education requirement). Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

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-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that includes: planning development and presentation of environmental and curriculum-based education programs for kindergarten through high school students following established themes learning objectives curriculum requirements and guidelines and utilizing teaching methods appropriate to each grade level; development and implementation of internet-based distance learning education programs such as webcasts and virtual field trips videos and student activities; research develop and present a variety of place-based educational programs on natural resource and/or cultural resource topics for diverse audiences. You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education; OR I have superior academic achievement in an undergraduate degree. Major study must have been in courses directly related to the position such as education teaching or training and development. You must include transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Example six months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement) and 9 semester hours in related courses (50% of the education requirement) as described above. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. 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.

CTAP/ICTAP: 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. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment OF-306 prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Also you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code Title 18 section 1001).