Education Specialist

National Park Service • Page, AZ

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About The Position

The Education Specialist serves with the National Park Service at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. The role plans, develops, coordinates, presents, and evaluates formal, curriculum-based educational activities and park outreach programs. It also supports community events, partnerships, and program budgets and projects, while ensuring programs meet NPS quality and professionalism standards and reach underserved populations. The position may require on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Duties are primarily performed in a climate-controlled classroom or office, with occasional outdoor work in all seasons and remote wilderness environments. Some travel, including overnight and backcountry trips, is required. Telework may be allowed with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement for the 1701 Education Specialist Series through a degree with major study in education or an appropriate subject-matter field, or a qualifying combination of education and experience/coursework.
• For GS-09 qualification, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including developing long-range interpretive program plans, developing and training others on educational programs, and education-related program specialist work involving policy development or implementation for park-area education, protection, conservation, or management; or meet the stated graduate education requirement; or qualify through a combination of education and experience.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; include hours worked per week as required for experience documentation.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current federal employee.
• Be a U.S. citizen or national and pass the required background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Wear the required uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Be able to perform duties that may involve extended standing and speaking, lifting, bending, sitting, computer work, and frequent lifting of 30–50-pound boxes.
• Be able to travel and work in remote wilderness conditions, including exposure to extreme or adverse desert weather and travel where normal amenities may be unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, present, and evaluate formal, curriculum-based educational activities.
• Coordinate outreach activities, including booths, speakers, and activities at special events in park gateway communities.
• Plan and advocate for park education and outreach programs, coordinating with park staff and community members.
• Ensure education and outreach programs meet NPS standards for quality and professionalism.
• Advertise and deliver community programs, with a focus on underserved populations.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with individuals and organizations inside and outside the park.
• Manage park education and outreach budgets and projects.
• Travel to neighboring communities and field locations to deliver educational programs, conduct outreach, and participate in immersive programs or training.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level