The purpose of this position is to teach education programs in-person in classrooms and in the park, as well as via distance learning channels, through both established and newly developed education programs primarily for school, youth and other organized groups to students throughout United States. This position will also on occasion assist with regular interpretation programming including staffing the front desk and leading interpretive tours.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/31/2025-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 2 page 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 qualified specialized experience. You MUST limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: Possess one (1) 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; the research and developmental of curricula-based support materials and activities; performing administrative and development of curricula-based support materials and activities. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Have four (4) years of education above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work 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 of 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 specific course work information as described previously, 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. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. You must include hours per week worked and 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.
Conducts basic research of topics for the purpose of providing education programs. This position spends a majority of time modifying, developing, and delivering curriculum-based education programs via distance learning to schools and educational groups throughout the United States. Leads on-site educational programs for pre-K through 12th grade students or home-school equivalent. The employee is responsible for following established curriculum objectives in a manner that is age-appropriate for the audience. Specifically, when programs are written for a range of grades, the employee uses simpler language and more concrete explanations of concepts for younger students. Researches and develops curriculum under the direction of the GS-09 Park Ranger (Interpretation) to meet the needs of the intended audience. Leads tours of up to 40 people. Provides information and orientation to visitors about the park's resources and services and may collect tour fees as necessary. Cuyahoga Valley National Park - point of contact - Emma Johnson, Emma_Johnson@nps.gov, 440-856-3034 Effigy Mounds National Monument - point of contact - Susan Snow, susan_snow@nps.gov, 563-873-3491 x101 George Washington Carver National Monument - point of contact - Kevin Young, kevin_young@nps.gov, 417-325-4151 Jewel Cave National Monument - point of contact - Aimee Murillo aimee_murillo@nps.gov 605-673-8330 Wind Cave National Park - point of contact - Rory Lindbergh, rory_lindbergh@nps.gov, 605-745-1131