The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the COCOM Management Assistant for the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC); to assist the Overseas Program Manager (OPM), to oversee deployment/redeployment actions for Language Training Detachments (LTDs) and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) deployed around the world as part of the Defense English Language Program (DELP), and to ensure all travel and database tasks are accomplished.

Duties

In coordination with or in the absence of the OPM, accurately and in a timely manner, responds to questions/concerns from internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of COCOM MTT/LTD management. Assists MTT and LTD personnel in all aspects of deployment/redeployment to nonresident locations. Assists team members to complete and return all documentation in a timely manner. Coordinates deployment/redeployment actions with supplying units. Creates Defense Travel System (DTS) travel authorizations and verifies the validity of the Line of Accounting (LOA). Accomplishes MTT/LTD travel arrangements and verifies that all actions are completed. Assists redeploying MTT members to ensure voucher accuracy and completion.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Employee must obtain and maintain a secret clearance; position is designated sensitive
• Employee must take responsibility for securing classified documents and information
• Employee must possess tact, discretion, and diplomacy due to the high level military implications of the program
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for Support Services Administration Series, GS-0342. Please click here for more information. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working knowledge of relevant DoS, DOD, COCOM, DLIELC and civilian personnel policies, programs and regulations related to deployment of civilians to CONUS or OCONUS locations, including Combat Zones; travel and regulations. Familiarity with administrative matters of civilian personnel programs that assist civilians deployed to nonresident sites. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of 2 years or a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a major field of study such as public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled in an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. Major study -- public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 in the field of EFL/ESL, English, Education, International/Foreign Affairs or other related area. 2. Knowledge of the Defense English Language Program, Foreign Military Sales, and U.S. Security Cooperation education and training mission, directives, policies, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of the DLIELC American Language Course (ALC); knowledge of training administration, policies and procedures. 4. Ability to independently interact with all levels of personnel in multinational forums; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 5. Skill in writing informational reports and professional correspondence and in delivering briefings. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JBSA Lackland AFB 1720 Patrick Street JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]