Department of the Interior
Munising, Michigan
This position is located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. If you have any questions regarding the area or the duties of this position, please contact Geoffrey Avery at or . Open to the first 50 applicants or until 05/20/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. The typical season for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is March thru November but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions. Major Duties: This position will supervise seasonals and interns. Program Lead and Day-To-Day Management - Teaches and oversees the day-to-day operations of the park's education program. Coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary curriculum-based education programs for school groups to meet the Michigan State Standards and support place-based education in a nearshore Great Lakes environment. The programs contain pre-site, field visit, and post-site components. Collaborates with professional educators to ensure that materials meet the needs of the park and the schools. Evaluates and selects the appropriate instructional methodology for all preK-12th grade programs. Schedules, plans, and leads professional development or teacher workshops that trains on curriculum and prepares educators to bring their classes to the park, and to help teachers prepare and present programs about park and Great Lakes resources to their students. The incumbent maintains partnerships with different agencies and groups such as U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Michigan State University - Extension to support interagency curriculum-based programming. The incumbent also oversees youth-based community engagement and outreach programs either on or off site. Maintains and inventories and makes recommendations for purchases of program supplies and equipment. Physical Demands: Work responsibilities require occasional heavy lifting, strenuous periods of walking, hiking and snowshoeing on rough, uneven trails throughout the park for distances of two miles or more, long periods of standing or sitting and working in sometimes harsh weather conditions of snow, cold, wind, rain, heat and humidity. Working in close contact with large groups of children can increase the risk of communicable diseases. Work requires the operation of a motor vehicle, including driving in snowy and icy conditions. The job can be stressful due to multiple priorities, weather, and safety issues of working with groups of minors. Work Environment: Work is performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office as well as in the field. Office work will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer. Field work involves regular and recurring outdoor exposure to moderate risks and discomforts associated with the visiting remote park sites including deep snow, temperatures that can drop below zero, and temperatures that can exceed 90 degrees during the summer months. Winter programming is the main focus of the park's education program. The park receives 200+ inches of snow a year, much of it comes as lake-effect blowing snow causing white-out and blizzardlike conditions. Driving to park sites, schools and partner sites in winter means driving up to two hours each way on snow-packed and icy roads. Area Information: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior between the communities of Munising (population 2,500). The duty station for this position is Munising. Amenities in Munising include basic shopping, medical facilities, and K-12 schools. Basic shopping and medical facilities are available in Munising. Summers are generally warm and pleasant. The winter season may extend from October to May and is often characterized by cold temperatures and seasonal snowfall in excess of 140 inches. The area is rich in outdoor sporting activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, biking, camping, and skiing. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/20/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, 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. 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. Basic Requirements for Educational and Training Series 1701.All applicants must meet at least one of the following Office of Personnel Classification and Qualification Standard, individual occupational requirement (IOR), basic requirement of the General Education and Training Series, 1701. EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education. NOTE: 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study. NOTE: You must submit transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Including courses in education, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. NOTE: You must submit transcripts.- AND -In addition to IOR basic education requirement, to qualify for this position at the GS-9 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience for this position includes duties such as: serving as an advisor in the areas of natural resource management and environmental compliance relating to the protection and preservation of natural resources within a park or field office setting; oversight of the development, internal review and public involvement in the preparation of environmental compliance documentation; and providing technical expertise in all areas related to environmental protection and compliance issues for multiple locations. NOTE: Your resume must include hours per week worked. If you do not, you will be found not qualified if you are using specialized experience to meet the qualifications. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in education. You must submit transcripts. NOTE: You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience. For example, an applicant with 6 months of appropriate experience equivalent to GS-7 (50 percent of the experience requirement for GS-9) and 27 semester hours of appropriate graduate education (50 percent of the education requirement for GS-9, in excess of that required for GS-7) would be qualified for a GS-9 position (assuming that there is no evidence that the attended college or university requires more than 18 semester hours as equivalent to a year of graduate study). You must submit transcripts. You must include transcripts. 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.
This position is located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. If you have any questions regarding the area or the duties of this position, please contact Geoffrey Avery at or . Open to the first 50 applicants or until 05/20/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. The typical season for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is March thru November but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions. Major Duties: This position will supervise seasonals and interns. Program Lead and Day-To-Day Management - Teaches and oversees the day-to-day operations of the park's education program. Coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary curriculum-based education programs for school groups to meet the Michigan State Standards and support place-based education in a nearshore Great Lakes environment. The programs contain pre-site, field visit, and post-site components. Collaborates with professional educators to ensure that materials meet the needs of the park and the schools. Evaluates and selects the appropriate instructional methodology for all preK-12th grade programs. Schedules, plans, and leads professional development or teacher workshops that trains on curriculum and prepares educators to bring their classes to the park, and to help teachers prepare and present programs about park and Great Lakes resources to their students. The incumbent maintains partnerships with different agencies and groups such as U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Michigan State University - Extension to support interagency curriculum-based programming. The incumbent also oversees youth-based community engagement and outreach programs either on or off site. Maintains and inventories and makes recommendations for purchases of program supplies and equipment. Physical Demands: Work responsibilities require occasional heavy lifting, strenuous periods of walking, hiking and snowshoeing on rough, uneven trails throughout the park for distances of two miles or more, long periods of standing or sitting and working in sometimes harsh weather conditions of snow, cold, wind, rain, heat and humidity. Working in close contact with large groups of children can increase the risk of communicable diseases. Work requires the operation of a motor vehicle, including driving in snowy and icy conditions. The job can be stressful due to multiple priorities, weather, and safety issues of working with groups of minors. Work Environment: Work is performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office as well as in the field. Office work will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer. Field work involves regular and recurring outdoor exposure to moderate risks and discomforts associated with the visiting remote park sites including deep snow, temperatures that can drop below zero, and temperatures that can exceed 90 degrees during the summer months. Winter programming is the main focus of the park's education program. The park receives 200+ inches of snow a year, much of it comes as lake-effect blowing snow causing white-out and blizzardlike conditions. Driving to park sites, schools and partner sites in winter means driving up to two hours each way on snow-packed and icy roads. Area Information: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior between the communities of Munising (population 2,500). The duty station for this position is Munising. Amenities in Munising include basic shopping, medical facilities, and K-12 schools. Basic shopping and medical facilities are available in Munising. Summers are generally warm and pleasant. The winter season may extend from October to May and is often characterized by cold temperatures and seasonal snowfall in excess of 140 inches. The area is rich in outdoor sporting activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, biking, camping, and skiing. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/20/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, 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. 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. Basic Requirements for Educational and Training Series 1701.All applicants must meet at least one of the following Office of Personnel Classification and Qualification Standard, individual occupational requirement (IOR), basic requirement of the General Education and Training Series, 1701. EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education. NOTE: 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study. NOTE: You must submit transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Including courses in education, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. NOTE: You must submit transcripts.- AND -In addition to IOR basic education requirement, to qualify for this position at the GS-9 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience for this position includes duties such as: serving as an advisor in the areas of natural resource management and environmental compliance relating to the protection and preservation of natural resources within a park or field office setting; oversight of the development, internal review and public involvement in the preparation of environmental compliance documentation; and providing technical expertise in all areas related to environmental protection and compliance issues for multiple locations. NOTE: Your resume must include hours per week worked. If you do not, you will be found not qualified if you are using specialized experience to meet the qualifications. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in education. You must submit transcripts. NOTE: You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience. For example, an applicant with 6 months of appropriate experience equivalent to GS-7 (50 percent of the experience requirement for GS-9) and 27 semester hours of appropriate graduate education (50 percent of the education requirement for GS-9, in excess of that required for GS-7) would be qualified for a GS-9 position (assuming that there is no evidence that the attended college or university requires more than 18 semester hours as equivalent to a year of graduate study). You must submit transcripts. You must include transcripts. 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.
Peralta Community College District
Oakland, California
Posting Details College Information Peralta/College Information College of Alameda College of Alameda's mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals. The College is California's only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community. Laney College Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt. Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney's campus each day. The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) in summer 2009 - a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley. Merritt College Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves. Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace. Berkeley City College Berkeley City College is just blocks from the University of California - Berkeley. The energetic new urban campus stands on the cutting edge of community college education. University preparation and occupational training classes form the core of the Berkeley City College curriculum, which also features model programs in fields as diverse as American Sign Language, Biotechnology, and Multimedia. The new campus is located in downtown Berkeley, and houses state-of-the-art facilities assuring that the college meets the educational needs of students and the community. With the opening of the new facility, Berkeley City College is significantly expanding educational programs at the college and increasing student enrollment and community participation in college activities. Position Information Job Title Temporary, Part-Time Instructor (Cosmetology) Time Base Temporary, as Needed Compensation Ranges from $43.81 - $92.55/hour. Salary placement based on education, experience and other provisions outlined in the District's agreement with the Peralta Federation of Teachers. Position Type Academic Department Human Resources-Personnel (135) City State Job Description Summary Duties & Responsibilities The Peralta Community College District invites applications for our Temporary, Part-Time Faculty pool in the following disciplines: COSMETOLOGY Minimum Qualifications 1. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of professional experience; OR 2. Possession of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional experience. OR 4. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach courses in Cosmetology. (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990). OR 5. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.) AND 6. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students. Desirable Qualifications Environmental Demands Other Requirements The minimum qualifications for academic disciplines taught in California Community Colleges are outlined in the document at this link: For non-Master's degree disciplines, please note that the District requires two years of experience with a Bachelor's degree and six years of experience with an Associate's degree. Tools & Equipment Used Application Deadline Date Applications reviewed, as needed. Open Date 10/05/2016 First Review Date Special Instructions to Applicants Benefits Information Benefits Information Benefits Information FRINGE BENEFITS The Peralta Community College District offers a number of voluntary fringe benefits to temporary, part-time faculty, including the ability to subscribe for medical and dental insurance in the District's group coverage program and sick leave under certain conditions. Mission Statement Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Transcripts Employment Verification Letters Optional Documents List of References Other Document Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Curriculum Vitae Training/Certification Document Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ). How did you find out about the position? Asian Week California Community College Chancellor's Office website Career Builder Chronicle of Higher Education website Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper Community College Jobs Website Community College Times Craigslist Diverse Issues in Higher Education El Mundo Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Job Fair, Conference or Workshop Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect) Oakland Post Peralta Jobs Website Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources) Women in Higher Education Word of Mouth 24-Hour Job Line Other If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above question, please provide details (Open Ended Question)
Posting Details College Information Peralta/College Information College of Alameda College of Alameda's mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals. The College is California's only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community. Laney College Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt. Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney's campus each day. The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) in summer 2009 - a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley. Merritt College Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves. Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace. Berkeley City College Berkeley City College is just blocks from the University of California - Berkeley. The energetic new urban campus stands on the cutting edge of community college education. University preparation and occupational training classes form the core of the Berkeley City College curriculum, which also features model programs in fields as diverse as American Sign Language, Biotechnology, and Multimedia. The new campus is located in downtown Berkeley, and houses state-of-the-art facilities assuring that the college meets the educational needs of students and the community. With the opening of the new facility, Berkeley City College is significantly expanding educational programs at the college and increasing student enrollment and community participation in college activities. Position Information Job Title Temporary, Part-Time Instructor (Cosmetology) Time Base Temporary, as Needed Compensation Ranges from $43.81 - $92.55/hour. Salary placement based on education, experience and other provisions outlined in the District's agreement with the Peralta Federation of Teachers. Position Type Academic Department Human Resources-Personnel (135) City State Job Description Summary Duties & Responsibilities The Peralta Community College District invites applications for our Temporary, Part-Time Faculty pool in the following disciplines: COSMETOLOGY Minimum Qualifications 1. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of professional experience; OR 2. Possession of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional experience. OR 4. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach courses in Cosmetology. (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990). OR 5. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.) AND 6. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students. Desirable Qualifications Environmental Demands Other Requirements The minimum qualifications for academic disciplines taught in California Community Colleges are outlined in the document at this link: For non-Master's degree disciplines, please note that the District requires two years of experience with a Bachelor's degree and six years of experience with an Associate's degree. Tools & Equipment Used Application Deadline Date Applications reviewed, as needed. Open Date 10/05/2016 First Review Date Special Instructions to Applicants Benefits Information Benefits Information Benefits Information FRINGE BENEFITS The Peralta Community College District offers a number of voluntary fringe benefits to temporary, part-time faculty, including the ability to subscribe for medical and dental insurance in the District's group coverage program and sick leave under certain conditions. Mission Statement Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Transcripts Employment Verification Letters Optional Documents List of References Other Document Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Curriculum Vitae Training/Certification Document Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ). How did you find out about the position? Asian Week California Community College Chancellor's Office website Career Builder Chronicle of Higher Education website Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper Community College Jobs Website Community College Times Craigslist Diverse Issues in Higher Education El Mundo Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Job Fair, Conference or Workshop Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect) Oakland Post Peralta Jobs Website Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources) Women in Higher Education Word of Mouth 24-Hour Job Line Other If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above question, please provide details (Open Ended Question)