Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the School Liaison Specialist to promote and institutionalize systems which improve transitional support for our military families by establishing partnerships between the base and local schools, and advocating for the educational needs of military students.

Duties

This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds. DUTIES: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities as School Liaison Specialist Is responsible for identifying, coordinating and obtaining a variety of resources and services for Air Force family members who have physical, developmental, emotional and/or intellectual limitations Functions as an intermediary and advocate between installation leadership, parents and school administrators Performs a variety of marketing and public relations strategies and administrative responsibilities related to military child education and EFMP support needs and services

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This position may require travel
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver?s license is required for the position
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Personal data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206)
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required
• DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission, Installation Records Check, FBI Fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) checks will be completed on any person selected for this position
• A pre-employment physical examination may be required

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of education principles and concept of school systems, programs, mission, and functions; knowledge of evaluation techniques to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of primary and secondary education programs and projects; knowledge of social services delivery systems as well as the methods, practices and procedures utilized to access them; skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services/options; communication skills sufficient for informing individuals and/or groups for the purpose of explaining school liaison programs, objectives and policies and obtaining the individual's/group's reaction to information presented. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of specialized experience and graduate level education directly related to the position that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Only graduate level experience in excess of two years may be used to qualify based on a combination of education and experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-?grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of the TIG requirement are encouraged to apply. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of educational principles, practices, and concepts to serve as a liaison between the military community and local school system(s). 2. Practical knowledge of social services delivery systems as well as practices, procedures, and methods utilized for accessing them. 3. Knowledge and ability of evaluative techniques and data collection to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of primary and secondary education programs and projects. 4. Knowledge of policies and regulations governing the operations of public schools systems and applicable Air Force regulations. 5. Ability to use interviewing theories and techniques to gather education and personal information in order to advise individuals regarding primary and secondary education needs/opportunities. 6. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals/families, school representatives, and leadership. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]