The typical defined season for Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region is not to exceed 6 months between Mar - Oct but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-April 2027. Open to the first 60 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Duties for GS-05: As an Educational Technician, you will spend the majority of time modifying, developing, and delivering curriculum-based education programs. Leads on-site educational programs for pre-K through 12th grade students or home-school equivalent. Following established curriculum objectives in a manner that is age-appropriate for the audience. Leads tours of up to 40 people. Provides information and orientation to visitors about the park's resources and services.
Duties for GS-07: Presents curriculum-based education programs for diverse, K-12 school groups (approximately 50% of time). Programs include those associated within or outside the park's boundaries, as part overall education strategy, consistent with school academic standards and park interpretive themes. Uses appropriate educational methods and techniques, adapts programs as necessary for needs of the audience, and ensures participant safety.
Assists in curriculum-based program development, including planning, researching, writing, and/or modifying activities, materials and interactive learning tools for use with school groups, based on audience characteristics and park themes and priorities. Trains and directs seasonal park staff, partner staff and volunteers to assist in preparation and presentation of educational programs and activities, engagement of students, and safety.
Organizes, maintains, inventories, replenishes, and coordinates repair of equipment and materials used in presenting education programs.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $19.52 – $31.43/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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