You will serve as a Educational Technician (FUL) located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.. This position is also open to the public under announcement CAHQ-26-13068102-DE-TS. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Open to the first 100 applicants.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Mammoth Cave National Park is Jan-Nov, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Jan 2027 At the full performance level (GS-05) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Presents curriculum-based education programs for diverse, K-12 school groups.
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 – $25.37/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This is a You may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime. position.
This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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