Education Technician (Seasonal) @ National Park Service

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to teach education programs in-person in classrooms & in the park, as well as via distance learning channels primarily for school, youth & other organized groups to students throughout United States. Anticipated Season: April - October 2027. Applicants must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026 (unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement).
• Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.
• To receive credit for experience, your 2 page 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.
• Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
• You may only submit one resume.
• Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes.
• In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 level, you must possess one of the following: A. At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: presenting curricula-based education programs; research and development of materials and activities to support curricula-based programming; performing administrative tasks to support programming for youth groups, families and the general public; design and facilitation of family-friendly programming and activities at the park and in the community.

You must include hours per week worked. -OR- B. Successful completion of at least four years of education above the high school level from an accredited college or university in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. You must include transcripts. -OR- C. Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined.

To qualify for this position at the GS-06 level, you must possess one of the following: A. At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: presenting curricula-based education programs; research and development of materials and activities to support curricula-based programming; evaluating curricula-based programs, materials and activities; performing administrative tasks to support coordination and oversight of programming for youth groups, families and the general public; collaborating with educators to design family-friendly programming and activities at the park and in the community; facilitating training on the mechanics of education program delivery for staff and partners.

You must include hours per week worked. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards. 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.

Major Duties

• Some of the Education Technician Duties include but are not limited to: Assist with the development of educational materials.
• Present, or assist in the presentation, of curriculum-based educational activities to applicable audiences, in both the classroom and field settings.
• Assist with educational program partnerships with outside organizations.
• Physical Demands: The work requires stamina and fitness for long periods of outdoor activity, including hiking on rough ground and uneven trails, riding as a passenger on ferries of varying sizes on smooth and rough seas, management of school groups that may exceed 100 students, standing and speaking to large groups.
• Lifting and carrying teaching gear requires the ability to manage loads of at least 50 pounds.
• Travel requires using park vehicles and city-wide public transportation system.
• The work can be stressful due to occasionally high numbers of students, complex staffing arrangements and logistical complexities.
• Work responsibilities require occasional heavy lifting, periods of walking, long periods of standing or sitting, and working in sometimes harsh environmental conditions of wind, cold, rain, snow, heat and humidity.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Programs are conducted in all seasons of the year, sometimes onboard ferries, on islands, or in downtown urban spaces, and in a large range of weather and environmental conditions, including high heat, low temperatures, heavy wind, rain, snow and sun exposure.
• Office work is typically sedentary involving witting and using a computer in a modem office environment.
• Other work may be in school classrooms, community centers or park visitor centers.
• Incumbent will wear the NPS uniform.
• Work is performed in an adequately lit and climate-controlled office as well as in the field - both outdoors and in schools and community centers throughout the city.
• Office work will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Position Sensitivity and Risk: Some positions may require a Moderate Risk Position Sensitivity And Risk.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license will be required in such cases.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

You 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.