Education Technician

Summary This vacancy is for a GS - 1702 - 5, Education Technician located in BUZZARDS BAY, Massachusetts. 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 Technician and be responsible for serving as a Team Teacher at the USCG Base Cape Cod Child Development Center, providing classroom instruction, planning learning activities, and supporting safe daily operations. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Plans and provides classroom instruction and learning activities. Oversees center operations in the absence of designated leadership. Conducts sanitation and safety checks, including playground equipment inspections. Supports compliance with Coast Guard policies and accreditation standards. Assists with staff meetings, training, and workshops. Works with management and parents to address child care concerns 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