http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=VP2360
The above url gives access to the online job description and application
form/process.
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
PHILADELPHIA SERVICE CENTER
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VACANCY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: PH-RP-2-152168
OPENING DATE: 09-04-02
CLOSING DATE: 09-17-02
POSITION: Education Programs Specialist, GS-1720-12
FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL POTENTIAL: GS-12
SALARY: $57,568 to $74,835 per year
THIS IS A Career/Career Conditional APPOINTMENT
LOCATION: Gateway National Recreation Area, Staten Island, NY
EMPLOYING AGENCY: National Park Service
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM: All sources
MAJOR DUTIES:
In this position you will serve as the principal contact for developing
curriculum-based education programs with outside groups in the New York/New
Jersey metropolitan area relative to the National Park of New York Harbor
(NPNYH) Education Center programs at Fort Wadsworth and related park
educational facilities. The Education Center will expand the reach of the
NPNYH parks' educational services and serve as a model education facility
for
the National Park Service.
-You will have a primary responsibility to develop education programs
for the Center with park staff and park partners.
-You will establish and maintain communication links:
a) with school system administrators for the New York and New Jersey
counties surrounding the park;
b) with state agencies such as the Department of Education; and
c) with state-wide education groups and
universities in the tri-state area.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
You must meet the BASIC REQUIREMENTS in A, B, C or D, and the SPECIALIZED
EXPERIENCE as follows:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree that included or was
supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work
of
the position to be filled, of which at least 9 semester hours must have
been
in education courses.
B. A combination of education and experience: at least 24 semester hours in
a
field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least 9
semester hours must have been in education courses, plus appropriate
experience or additional education. The experience must reflect the level
and
kind described in C below.
C. Four years of experience that demonstrated a thorough understanding of
the
principles and practices underlying the work of this series. This
experience
must have been of such character and diversity to demonstrate that the
applicant possesses an understanding of the field comparable to that
normally
acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in
an
accredited college or university.
D. At least 1 full academic year of professional teaching experience. This
experience is defined as full and primary responsibility, under general
supervision, for instruction of assigned students in an accredited school
or
institution. This includes responsibility for preparing and presenting
lessons
and for evaluating students' progress, including a determination of the
students' success or failure according to established criteria. Serving in
an
assistant capacity to a professor without the authority to determine the
students' success or failure to meet course requirements does not meet this
criterion.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-
11
level in the Federal sector that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and
abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position.
This
is experience such as developing curriculum-based education programs with
groups, working with school officials and teachers on programs that support
school curriculum and state standards, developing educational materials,
developing agreements with other agencies and institutions to set up
programs
to complement and extend the value of a park's school programs, and
performing
administrative work like preparing proposals for education related grants.
OTHER INFORMATION:
You must be a United States citizen to apply.
To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after December
31,
1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered
with
the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under
Selective Service law.
BASIS FOR RATING:
Ratings will be based on responses to the occupational questions in this
document. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect your score. Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70
and 100, not including points that may be assigned for veterans preference.
Rating Factors
1. Skill in formal and informal instruction, including developing
curriculum
materials; subject matter, and methods of instruction; facilitation and
evaluation.
2. Ability to write grant proposals, cooperative agreements, professional
papers in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, managers and the
general public, both orally and in writing.
Please note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher
than is supported by your description of experience and/or education OR
that
your application is incomplete, the following process will take place.
After a review of all the experience and training, a single best level
reflecting the KSA's of the rating schedule (70, 80, or 90) will be
assigned
for your total experience including education and/or training. Points for
veteran's preference will be added to the basic rating of 70, 80, or 90.
CTAP/ICTAP:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (CAREER
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN- CTAP INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
PLAN- ICTAP)
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency
Career
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well-qualified for the position to
receive
consideration for special priority selection. CTAP or ICTAP eligibles will
be
considered well-qualified if you attain an eligible rating of 85 or above
before the addition of veterans preference
points.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that
they
meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for
ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most
recent
Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current
position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application
to
reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application will consist of three components. The first component
consists of the occupational questionnaire that you must complete. The
second
component is your resume. The final component of your application consists
of
"other" application materials. Examples of these other materials include
your
college transcripts (if required) and documentation of veteran status (if
applicable). Instructions on completing and submitting these items follow.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Sep 17, 2002 . FAILURE TO
PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION
FOR THIS POSITION. Your application materials will not be returned. Do not
submit original documents that you may need in the future.
STEP ONE:
Complete and Submit the Occupational Questionnaire:
To submit your answers on-line, you may start by clicking on the following
link.
Onli
ne Application
You may also follow the instructions below to get to the on-line
questionnaire directly from the home page of the USAJOBS web site.
1. Connect to the USAJOBS web site at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
(OR https://staffing.opm.gov/vacancies/SecureApplyOnline.asp
and go to step 3.)
2. Click on Enter> under the On-line
Application/Questionnaire section located at the lower right hand
corner of the USAJOBS home page.
3. Scroll down the on-line application screen until the "Vacancy
Identification Number" box appears under the "Create a New Application For
This Job" on the left side of the screen.
4. Enter Vacancy Identification Number PH152168 click on "Submit" to start
a new on-line application/questionnaire for this vacancy.
We highly encourage you
to complete the Occupational Questionnaire using the on-line method since
it
is the most efficient way for us to process your responses. If you are
unable
to submit your responses on-line, refer to the alternatives described under
Alternative Methods for Completing Occupational Questionnaire at the end of
this announcement.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire:
Please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling
out
the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement
and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional
information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions.
Be
sure to double check your application before submission.
You must submit your on-line questionnaire by midnight, Eastern Time, on
the
closing date of the application.
Social Security Number
Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated. Providing your
Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your
application without it.
Vacancy Identification Number
Enter theVacancy Identification Number: PH152168
1. Title of Job
Position Title: EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST
2. Biographic Data
All biographic information is required, except for your telephone number
and
the contact time.
3. E-Mail Address
Notify me by E-Mail
Would you like to be notified by E-mail?
E-Mail Address
If you would like to be notified by E-mail, please enter your E-mail
address
in the space provided.
4. Work Information
5. Employment Availability
Questions A through D are required.
Answer with Y for Yes or N for No. Please leave Section E blank.
6. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you
will
leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
Gender
9. Languages
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you
will
leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
Enter the lowest grade level (12) you will accept.
11. Miscellaneous Information
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you
will
leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you
will
leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you
will
leave this section blank.
14. Veteran Preference Claim
Required. Enter your claim for Veterans' Preference.
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
These dates are required if you have claimed Veterans' Preference unless
you
have claimed derived Preference (i.e., widows, spouse, etc.)
Please use this format: mm/dd/yyyy
16. Availability Date
You may omit the availability date if you can begin work immediately.
Otherwise, you must provide the date that you will be available for
employment. Please use this format: mm/dd/yyyy
17. Service Computation Date
18. Other Date Information
19. Job Preference
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you
will
leave this section blank.
20. Occupational Specialties
Select at least one occupational specialty or enter at least one
occupational
specialty code for this positon. The specialty code for this postion is:
001 NONE
21. Geographic Availability
Select at least one geographic location in which you are interested and
will
accept employment or enter at least one geographic location code. The
location
code for this position is:
0617 STATEN ISLAND, NY
22. Transition Assistance Plan
In this section indicate if you are a surplus or displaced Federal employee
requesting special priority consideration under the Career Transition
Assistance Plan (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
(ICTAP).
Note: To receive consideration for CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit the
necessary supporting documentation. Refer to the vacancy announcement for
additional information and instructions.
23. Job Related Experience
Years
Months
24. Personal Background Information
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you
will
leave this section blank.
25. Occupational Questions
1. Please read the following statements carefully and select the one
response
that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to the
Basic Qualification Requirements for this Education Program Specialist
position. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 on
your Form C. Select only one response.
A. I have successfully completed a bachelor?s degree that included or was
supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work
of
the position to be filled, of which at least 9 semester hours must have
been
in education courses.
B. I have a combination of education and experience, at least 24 semester
hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which
at
least 9 semester hours must have been in education courses, plus
appropriate
experience or additional education. The experience must reflect the level
and
kind described in 1C below.
C. I have four years of experience that demonstrated a thorough
understanding
of the principles and practices underlying the work of this series. This
experience must have been of such character and diversity to demonstrate
that
the applicant possesses an understanding of the field comparable to that
normally acquired through successful completion of a full 4 year course of
study in an accredited college or university.
D. I have at least 1 full academic year of professional teaching
experience.
This experience is defined as full and primary responsibility, under
general
supervision, for instruction of assigned students in an accredited school
or
institution. This includes responsibility for preparing and presenting
lessons
and for evaluating students' progress, including a determination of the
students' success or failure according to established criteria. Serving in
an
assistant capacity to a professor without the authority to determine the
students' success or failure to meet course requirements does not meet this
criterion.
E. I do not have education and/or experience as described in 1A thru 1D
above.
2. Please read the following statements carefully and select the response
that
applies to your experience as it pertains to the Specialized Experience
Requirements for this Education Program Specialist position. Darken the
oval
corresponding to that statement in Section 25 on your Form C. Select only
one
response.
A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-
11
level in the Federal sector that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and
abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position.
This
is experience such as developing curriculum-based education programs with
groups, working with school officials and teachers on programs that support
school curriculum and state standards, developing educational materials,
developing agreements with other agencies and institutions to set up
programs
to complement and extend the value of a park's school programs, and
performing
administrative work like preparing proposals for education related grants.
B. I do not have the experience described in 2A above.
In this part, you will respond to questions about experience you have had
that
is related to the requirements of the job for which your are applying.
Carefully review the level descriptions listed below. For each statement,
select the ONE response description that best describes your experience and
record your selection.Level descriptions
A- I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this
task.
B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not
yet
performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was
monitored
closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper
procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed
it
independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior
employee.
E- I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who
is
consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my
expertise.
3. Assessing environments as resources for education programs and
recommending
policies and program development to supervision.
4. Working with teams to provide technical advice on matters such as
program
development, teacher training, and exhibit and facility design for an
education center.
5. Reviewing publications and literature developed for education programs,
such as informational brochures, traveling exhibits, curriculum material,
newsletters, and/or evaluative materials to ensure their accuracy and
compatibility with policies, educational standards and park resources.
6. Conducting planning meetings with personnel, such as other staff
members,
school officials and/or teachers, to develop specific programs based on
available resources that support school curriculum and state standards.
7. Participating in and making recommendations on planning and producing
curriculum-based educational materials.
8. Planning professional development activities.
9. Evaluating educational materials for accuracy, professionalism, graphic
presentation, and soundness in educational approach.
10. Publicizing and promoting school programs.
11. Monitoring education programs and evaluating their effectiveness.
12. Developing recommendations on the criteria for personnel who will lead
educational programs.
13. Working with educational institutions to develop innovative on-site and
off-site programs and teaching materials, including incorporation of
technology such as videography and distance learning.
14. Planning training programs for staff who will lead educational
programs.
15. Developing education programs for all educational levels?primary,
elementary, high school, college and adult.
16. Working on development of programs using sciences, social studies and
arts
and humanities.
17. Working in collaboration with school contacts to promote parkwide
education programs.
18. Developing agreements with agencies and/or institutions to set up
programs
to complement and extend the value of a park=s school programs by showing
how
the park is part of large natural systems.
19. Writing proposals for education related grants.
20. Executing, tracking and reporting on final products as defined in grant
proposals.
21. Preparing annual operating budgets in the area of education.
22. Establishing and maintaining relationships with major educational
agencies
and institutions.
23. Attending meetings of education oriented organizations.
24. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other
public and private organizations.
25. Compiling reports on the effectiveness and participation in education
programs.
26. Recruiting personnel for education programs.
STEP TWO:
Submit a resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or
other written application format of your choice. Be sure you provide all of
the information requested below:
Job Information:
-Vacancy Identification Number, title and grade(s) for which you are
applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone
numbers
(with area code).
- Social Security Number. Giving your Social Security Number is voluntary.
However, we cannot process your application without it.
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest
Federal
civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total
credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job
for
which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware,
tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g.,
publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership
activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies
of
documents unless specifically requested.
STEP THREE:
Submit other application materials, as necessary.
- If you are using education to qualify, submit copies of college
transcripts
or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the
college
or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point
received.
- Annotate your application and include the required documentation if you
are
applying and eligible for a non-competitive appointment such as Thirty
Percent
or More Disabled Veteran Appointment, Veterans Readjustment Appointment
(VRA),
Severely Physically Handicapped Schedule A Appointment, or Former Peace
Corps
Appointment.
- If you are applying for Veteran Preference, submit evidence of
eligibility,
such as: DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or
Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and the
proof
requested on the form.
HOW TO SUBMIT OTHER MATERIALS:
When you have completed your resume as requested in Step Two, and assembled
the materials requested in Step Three, mail your resume and other
application
material to:
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
ATTN: Vacancy Identification Number PH152168 PHILADELPHIA SERVICE CENTER
600 ARCH STREET
ROOM 3400
PHILADELPHIA, PA19106
Please indicate on your resume whether you answered the Occupational
Questionnaire on the USAJOBS web site, by phone, or via the paper
application
Form C (OPM Form 1203-FX).
Submitting Electronic Resumes:
You may submit your resume for this vacancy announcement
on-line. To do so, scroll down the vacancy announcement to the Submit
Resume
On-line page. Click on the Submit Resume On-line link and it will take you
to
our on-line Resume Builder. You can then click on Register to use the
Resume
Builder to create a resume on the system. Or, click on Edit if you wish to
edit and submit a resume that you already have on file in the Resume
Builder.
After you complete and submit the on-line resume, you should receive
a "Thank
You" message stating that your on-line application has been successfully
submitted. If you do not receive this message, please submit again as this
indicates that your resume has not been received.
Electronic resumes must be submitted by midnight Eastern Time on the
closing
date.
NOTE: Submission of a resume electronically from the Resume Builder may not
be a complete application. Many positions require the completion of
additional
forms and/or the submission of supplemental materials. Please carefully
review
the complete vacancy announcement for full "How to Apply" instructions.
Failure to provide the required information and/or materials may result in
your not being considered for employment.
In accordance with 39 U.S.C. Section 415, applications will not be
accepted in postage paid government envelope.
Federal agencies provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the application
process, contact this OPM service center. If you need accommodation during
the
hiring process, contact the hiring agency. The decision on granting
reasonable
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Alternative Methods for Applying
1. Submit your answers via telephone(long distance charges may apply):
Dial 1-478-757-3135
Listen and follow the instructions
Enter Vacancy ID Number: 23152168 (Note: number appears different than
elsewhere in this vacancy announcement to enable telephone application
system to process your application)
Enter your Social Security Number
Some questions require a yes or no answer. Enter 1 for Yes; 2 for No
Follow the instructions under "Instructions for answering the questions in
the Occupational Questionnaire" for the rest of the items. To record
your responses to the occupational questions, you must use the numbers on
the telephone keypad by selecting 1 for A; 2 for B; 3 for C; 4 for D; 5 for
E, etc. When you have finished entering your responses to the questions, you
will be given a chance to review and correct your responses.
OR
Submit your answers via paper application Form C (OPM Form 1203-FX):
Paper application forms are available to those who are unable to complete
the on-line application or telephone application process. Please apply
on-line or by telephone, if possible. Using paper application forms may
delay the processing of your application.
NOTE: If you wish to select more locations than the OPM Form
1203-FX will accommodate, include a separate page with your application
materials listing your name, Social Security Number, the Vacancy
Identification Number PH152168
, and the additional location codes for which you wish to be considered.
To obtain the Form C (OPM Form 1203-FX) on the web, you can:
Print the form from http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf
Note: You can also obtain this form from the Office of Personnel Management
(OPM) main web page. The OPM main web page is located at http://www.opm.gov
Click on these links: Site Index; Forms; Office of Personnel Management
(OPM)
Forms; and finally OPM 1203 FX.
OR
To obtain the form by phone via USAJOBS, follow these steps:
1. Call USAJOBS by Phone at (478)757-3000
2. After the introductory message, press 1 to begin
3. At the main menu, select 3 to request forms and then 1 to begin
recording
4. At the prompt, enter your zip code
5. At the next prompt, ask for Form C (OPM Form 1203-FX)
6. At the next prompt, record your name, address and telephone number
7. The system will allow you to review and change your request, address and
telephone. When you are ready, press 3 to save your request. The form will
be
mailed to you.
To complete the paper Form C, follow the instructions under "Instructions
for
answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire." Be sure to
enter
your Social Security Number and the Vacancy Identification Number PH152168
at
the top of each of the six pages of the form.
Mail the completed Form C to the following address:
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Technology Support Center
ATTN: USA STAFFING
4685 Log Cabin Drive
Macon, GA 31204-6317
If you have any questions concerning this vacancy announcement, you may
contact the Vacancy Information Desk at (215) 861-3074, Monday through
Friday,
during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Long distance charges may apply.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED
EXCEPTIONS)
OR ANY OTHER NONMERIT FACTOR.
To submit an online résumé for this announcement, select the link to our
on line Résumé Builder. You can use the Builder to create a résumé on the
system or to edit and submit a résumé that you already have on file.
Please be sure to follow all instructions in How to Apply to assure that
you will be considered for this employment opportunity.
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