Educational Technician

Summary This vacancy is for a GS-1702-5, Educational Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. 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 Educational Technician and be responsible for performing duties as the team leader for childcare activity rooms for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The technician will mentor and coach teachers and caregiver on providing age-appropriated developmental childcare. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing appropriate, early education developmental care and instruction for children enrolled using CG Child Developmental Services and National Accreditation standards and guidelines. Partnering with parents to promote understanding of child growth and development. Providing job training and orientation for new caregivers. Developing a system and coordinating directives with CDC clerical team for compliance. Participating in special needs assessment process and the development of a child's accommodation plans. Or Four years education above high school; Or A combination of post-high school education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. 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