Education Program Specialist

Summary This vacancy is for a GS-1720-12, Education Program Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-MUSEUM DIVISION -CG-09241 -NEW LONDON CT in NEW LONDON, Connecticut. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Apply for this exciting position to support U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) missions of safeguarding our Nation's maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe.Major Duties: You will serve as an Education Program Specialist and be responsible for managing the National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM) education program, which includes the NCGM's interpretive programming Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) - based educational programming, establishing multiple formal museum-based education programs, and conducting education outreach events. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing and implementing museum-wide programming working with contractor, museum curator, director of exhibits and programs to interpret and present the history and skills of the USCG in an interactive and immersive fashion to multiple audiences. Creating museum exhibits and presentations for educational purposes for audiences related to the USCG's history and missions. Developing STEM based programming for early education audiences, K-8, High School, and/or adult development participants. Coordinating the overall development, management, control, and execution of the STEM educational programs, developing plans of action to ensure established goals are met consistently and in a timely manner. Establishing and fostering external relationships with local, regional, national, and international institutions, historical and cultural organizations. Establishing and implementing a field trip program for grades 4 to 12, classroom- based learning, and museum presentations focusing on USCG's values, history, and culture. Interpreting and utilizing USCG, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), national education policies, laws, and directives to perform and promote education programs for (NCGM) audiences. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information