FUL-Educational Technician (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Hagåtña (GU); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal FUL-Educational Technician to teach education programs in classrooms, in the park, and via distance learning. The role supports school groups, youth, and organized groups with hands-on, curriculum-based experiences both in person and online.

Initial appointments start at the entry pay step; anticipated duty start between October and December 2026. Applicants must meet qualification requirements or provide transcripts and hours per week details on

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: at least one full year at GS-06 level in Federal service with curriculum-based education experience.
• Education: one year of directly related graduate education with transcripts submitted.
• Combination of education and experience: use transcript hours and months of experience to total 100 percent.
• Volunteer Experience: credits may apply for qualified experience.

Job description

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

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/10/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: planning and implementing a comprehensive, curriculum-based education program serving elementary through college students independently to research, develop, and present education programs and global concepts using a hands-on approach. You must include hours per week worked, start and end dates (MM/YY) on your resume -OR-
• Education: Successful completion of at least one (1) full year of directly related graduate education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. You must include transcripts. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your coursework and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit transcripts, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). -OR-
• Combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, first take the number of directly related graduate semester (or quarter) hours and divide by 18 semester (27 quarter) hours. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. You must include hours per week worked, start and end dates (MM/YY) on your resume.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.