Education Technician (Seasonal)

Summary You will serve as a Education Technician (Seasonal). The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is April-October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2027. Please visit find a park for additional park information. 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 (NPS) 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: Instructs youth education programs that are varied, multi-sensory, age-specific, multi-disciplinary, and consistent with the missions of Denali National Park and Preserve and the Murie Science and Learning Center. Programs range from one-hour classroom presentations to one week backcountry expeditions. Some programs are designed using professional curricular templates and are linked to national standards. Others are more outdoor education focused and require local knowledge and improvisational teaching techniques. Programs address a variety of Denali-specific natural and cultural resources in the disciplines of natural science, cultural science, and history. All programs and materials are designed to support the physical and emotional safety and wellbeing of all students, as well as fun and learning. Backcountry expedition instruction requires providing instruction as well as maintaining the physical and behavioral safety for all group members in the face of challenging weather, terrain, and wildlife. Assists with coordinating and implementing some programs in close partnership with park partners such as non-profits and school members in the face of challenging weather, terrain, and wildlife. Assists with managing the organization and storage of the Education Team's assets, both physical and electronic. Physical Demands: Typical duties and responsibilities require 8-hour work days in an office, classroom, or front country trail environment. Typical assignments include extended periods of standing, speaking for long periods of time, lifting, bending, sitting and working at a computer workstation. Incumbent must be able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. The work requires emotional stability, a clear speaking voice, and average agility and dexterity. Incumbent must be able to hike off trail for distances of up to 6 miles, navigating brush, river bars, and tundra while carrying a pack with up to 40 pounds of communications, safety, first-aid, and personal gear. Incumbent must be able to tent camp in remote areas lacking basic services for up to 10 days at a time. Incumbent must be able to perform work duties safely in a variety of outdoor conditions, including rain, snow, wind, cold, heat, stinging and biting insects, rough terrain, large and potentially dangerous wildlife, etc. Incumbent must be able to work safely and effectively under stressful conditions such as those due to large numbers of students, complex staffing arrangements, and logistical complexities. Incumbent must be able to work up to 16 hours per day for up to 10 days at a time on an occasional basis. Incumbent must be able to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours at a time. Incumbent must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, including in inclement weather and difficult road conditions. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Programs may be conducted in all seasons of the year and in a range of weather and environmental conditions. The majority of work takes place indoors in visitor center, classroom, or office settings. Office work is typically sedentary, involving sitting and using a computer in a modern office environment. Work space is usually shared with other employees. Other work may be in classrooms or visitor centers. Work duties entail working with a range of group sizes from a few individuals to 100 people at a time. Multi-day/multi-night programs require staying in rustic accommodations - including small tents - for multiple days/nights and in remote areas lacking cell phone service, restaurants and stores, medical facilities, running water/flush toilets and other amenities. Outside work entails exposure to a wide range of extreme conditions, including rain, snow, wind, stinging and biting insects, large and potentially dangerous wildlife, rough terrain lacking trails, and temperatures ranging from -40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Incumbent will operate a government vehicle to complete routine duty-related errands and reach program sites, potentially experiencing seasonal hazardous driving conditions. Incumbent will receive education on and adhere to established safety protocols and will apply sound judgement in order to minimize inherent risks that may arise in the course of performing work duties.