FUL-Educational Technician (Seasonal)

Summary You will serve as a FUL-Educational Technician (Seasonal) for the National Park Service. 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. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October-December 2026 The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus. The mission of the National Park Service is to preserve the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. You can make a difference by bringing your unique experience, background, and perspective to our work. Click here to learn more about the National Park Service.Major Duties: Some of the major duties you will perform 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. Physical Demands: The work requires stamina and fitness for long periods of outdoor activity, including hiking on rough ground and uneven trails, canoeing using 10-person voyageur canoes, management of school groups that may exceed 100 students, standing and speaking to large groups. Lifting and carrying heavy canoes and teaching gear requires the ability to manage loads of at least 50 pounds. Travel requires using park vehicles and may include bicycling. The work can be stressful due to occasionally high number of students, complex staffing arrangements and logistical complexities. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Programs are conducted in all seasons of the year, sometimes in canoes or on boats, and in a large range of weather and environmental conditions, including summer heat and rain, and winter snow and cold. Office work is typically sedentary, involving sitting and using a computer in a modern office environment. Other work may be in classrooms or visitor centers. incumbent will wear the National Park Service uniform.