Job Listing: Education Specialist

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 few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC Join the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies(SCEMS)
team in leading the Smithsonian through a dedicated, diverse, and
professional workforce committed to providing high quality operation
of Education Outcome Projects. If you want to participate in this
exciting challenge, the Smithsonian wants you!
This position is located at the Smithsonian Center for Education and
Museum Studies (SCEMS). The purpose of this position is to identify
and implement pan-institutional evaluation methods to determine the
effectiveness of the Smithsonian's education effort.

Major Duties

The incumbent is responsible for analysis of data in the Education
Data Gathering and Evaluation (EDGE) system, both by self and in
coordination with senior staff and outside experts. Through this
analysis and through interviews and direct observations of programs,
the incumbent identifies program type(s) for evaluation, makes
recommendations on design and implementation of evaluation projects,
and executes approved projects as principal investigator or as
principal liaison with outside experts. The incumbent uses
Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) and other reporting software to
create executive summaries and reports on evaluation project results
as well as data in the EDGE system. The incumbent also delivers oral
presentations of these research results to staff and professional
audiences. The incumbent oversees and trains interns, volunteers and
research assistants assigned to monitor museum education program and
audience data entered in EDGE and other projects associated with the
education outcomes project.

How to Apply

You must apply for this position online. (Paper applications will
not be accepted. Do not submit applications by mail, e-mail, or fax.)
Instructions for Applying Online:
1. Log on to USAJOBS.gov to access your existing resume or to create
a new one.
2. Return to the Vacancy Announcement and click the Apply Online
button at the bottom of the announcement.
3. When you click Apply Online, you will have to log into your
account if you were not previously logged in. Once you are logged in,
choose which resume you wish to submit, select it and click 'Apply
for this Position Now!' Your resume will become part of your
application and will automatically be transferred to the Smithsonian
Tracking & Applicant Referral System (STARS).
4. When you are finished submitting your resume, you will be prompted
by a questionnaire. Complete all questions on the questionnaire.
5. Print the fax coversheet(s) generated at the end of the on-line
application process. Then fax all supporting documentation to the
number listed on the fax coversheet prior to the closing date of the
announcement. Documents to be faxed can be found under "Required
Documents" listed.
NOTE: The fax coversheet(s) contains an important ID number, so keep
a copy for your files. Be certain to follow the instructions,
otherwise you WILL lose consideration for this job.
To view the status of your faxed supporting documentation, please
follow the steps below:
Logon to your USAJOBS account.
Click on the "Applications" tab and
locate the vacancy.
Under the "Application Status" column
click on the "More information"
hyperlink.
You will then be transferred to the
"Gateway to State" Welcome screen.
Click on the View / Generate Fax Cover
Sheet radio button.
On the next screen, under the Status
column it will show you the status of your fax
supporting documentation.
NOTE: It may take several hours
before your fax documentation is reflected in
the system. Check for confirmation emails for
documents that you have faxed. Depending on the
level of activity in the online application
system, your confirmation email may be delayed.
Please be aware that the confirmation email
could be in your "Junk" or "Bulk
Mail" folder.
6. If you run into any technical difficulty
during the online application process, please go
to www.usajobs.gov/contact.asp or contact the
Human Resources Specialist identified within the
vacancy announcement.
After the vacancy closes, the HR office uses the
application package (resume and questionnaire
responses) to rate, rank and certify candidates.
Exceptions may be granted to accept paper
applications in extenuating circumstances;
however paper applications submitted without
prior approval from the agency point of contact
will be handled as incomplete and will not be
considered.
STARS is compatible with the following Internet
Web Browsers: Netscape; IE versions 5.x and
above; and Safari 1.0 and above on Mac.


Required Documents:
You must submit an online resume through
USAJOBS. DO NOT MAIL, E-MAIL OR FAX YOUR RESUME.
If applicable to you, fax these supplemental
documents using the appropriate coversheet
located in the "How To Apply" section:
Current or former Federal applicants, must fax
a copy of their most recent SF-50 Notification
of Personnel Action.
If you have served on active duty in the U.S.
military and were separated under honorable
conditions, you may be eligible for veterans'
preference. If you are claiming 5-point
veterans' preference, submit a copy of
your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If
you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference,
attach a SF-15 Application for 10 Point
Veteran Preference (Revised December 2004) plus
the proof required by that form. This form can
be found at
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf .
Veterans who are still in the service may be
granted 5 points tentative preference on the
basis of information contained in their
applications, but they must produce a DD-214
prior to appointment to document entitlement to
preference. For more information on Veterans
Preference, visit
http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.
asp
If this announcement refers to a Basic Education
Requirement or if you are qualifying for the
position by education, fax your college
transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable. If
you are hired, you will be required to submit
official transcripts prior to appointment.
You may be rated INELIGIBLE if
appropriate documents are not submitted by the
deadline.


Contact Information:
Linda Givens

Phone: 202-633-6307

Fax: 202-633-6401

Email: Givensl@si.edu


Or write:
Smithsonian
Office of Human Resources
POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517
Washington, DC 20024

Fax: 202-633-6401


What To Expect Next:
You will receive an email notification if you are
eligible/ineligible to move to the next round.