You will serve as a FUL - Educational Technician (Seasonal). These positions 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. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November- December 2026
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1560 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.
Assist in developing programs which are highly proactive, and which are directly involved in the process of establishing & maintaining a professional dialogue with organizations & individuals outside the parks. Tracks & records statistics for the Education & Outreach Programs. Utilize conservation education and field science curriculum to develop and present a variety of programs and media.
Answers queries from students, teachers and the general public regarding park resources and education programs. Physical Demands: Perform administrative work indoors to develop and prepare for programs. This work requires talking on the telephone, walking, speaking, field instruction, and traveling by a government vehicle to remote areas with winding roads. Working with school groups, teachers and other park partners is intellectually and or physically demanding.
There may be long periods of standing and occasionally heavy lighting for community events to set up and break down equipment. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to high volume of personal contacts, occasional emergency responses, and the repetitive nature of interpretative programs. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors resulting in exposure of a variety of weather conditions.
Indoor work at a computer involves sitting or standing for long periods and is in a crowded environment. Standard operating procedures such as occupational health and safety plan, and inclement weather are in place to keep employees, partners and visitors safe.
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 2026-09-29.
This is a You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime or shift work. position.
This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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