FUL- Seasonal Education Technician

Summary This position is located in National Park of American Samoa. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for National Park of American Samoa is August - February, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: August Please visit find a park for additional park information.Major Duties: The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. Assist in developing programs which are highly proactive, and which are directly involved in the process of establishing & maintaining a professional dialogue with organizations & individuals outside the parks. Tracks & records statistics for the Education & Outreach Programs. Utilize conservation education and field science curriculum to develop and present a variety of programs and media. Answers queries from students, teachers and the general public regarding park resources and education programs. Physical Demands: Perform administrative work indoors to develop and prepare for programs. This work requires talking on the telephone, walking, speaking, field instruction, and traveling by a government vehicle to remote areas with winding roads. Working with school groups, teachers and other park partners is intellectually and or physically demanding. There may be long periods of standing and occasionally heavy lighting for community events to set up and break down equipment. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to high volume of personal contacts, occasional emergency responses, and the repetitive nature of interpretative programs. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors resulting in exposure of a variety of weather conditions. Indoor work at a computer involves sitting or standing for long periods and is in a crowded environment. Standard operating procedures such as occupational health and safety plan, and inclement weather are in place to keep employees, partners and visitors safe.