Education Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Boston, MA

10d

About The Position

The Education Technician teaches educational programs in person in classrooms and in the park, as well as through distance-learning channels, primarily for school, youth, and other organized groups of students throughout the United States. The anticipated seasonal period is April through October 2027. Duties include helping develop educational materials, presenting or assisting with curriculum-based educational activities for applicable audiences in classroom and field settings, and assisting with educational partnerships with outside organizations.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including in schools, community centers, park visitor centers, downtown urban spaces, on islands, and occasionally aboard ferries. Programs may be conducted in a wide range of weather and environmental conditions. Office work is typically sedentary and involves writing and computer use; field work may involve extended periods of walking, standing, or sitting. The incumbent will wear the National Park Service uniform.

The position may require on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shift work. Other possible requirements include training and operation of a four-wheel-drive vehicle, use of a government or private motor vehicle for official duties, and training to obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Government quarters may be required; housing may be available but is not guaranteed. This is a seasonal temporary appointment, which may be not-to-exceed 1,560 hours depending on the park and program. Employment may end early due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet the Selective Service registration requirement.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement: age 18 or older, or age 16 or older under one of the listed education or student-employment conditions.
• To qualify at GS-05, have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience comparable to GS-04, four years of post-high-school education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• GS-05 specialized experience may include presenting curriculum-based programs; researching and developing supporting materials and activities; administrative support for programming; or designing and facilitating family-friendly park and community programs.
• To qualify at GS-06, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05. Education cannot substitute for experience at GS-06.
• GS-06 specialized experience may include presenting, developing, or evaluating curriculum-based programs and materials; coordinating and overseeing programming; collaborating with educators to design programming; or training staff and partners in education-program delivery.
• Include hours worked per week in the resume when claiming experience; resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages.
• Submit transcripts if using education to qualify. Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as specified in the announcement.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program if selected.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Physical ability and stamina for prolonged outdoor activity, hiking on rough ground and uneven trails, and standing and speaking to large groups.
• Ability to manage school groups that may exceed 100 students and to ride as a passenger on ferries in smooth or rough seas.
• Ability to lift and carry teaching gear weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel using park vehicles and the city-wide public transportation system.
• Ability to work in environmental conditions including wind, cold, rain, snow, heat, humidity, and sun exposure, and to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of educational materials.
• Present, or assist in presenting, curriculum-based educational activities to applicable audiences in classroom and field settings.
• Assist with educational program partnerships with outside organizations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on appointment type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED