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 Eglin AFB School Liaison Officer to promote, coordinate, and improve education policies, programs, standards, activities, and opportunities for military dependent children in accordance with National, DoD, Air Force and AFMC policies and objectives.

Duties

1. Establishes, implements, and coordinates all local school liaison administrative and operational policies and procedures. 2. Acts as the primary advisor to the Wing Commander and principal staff in all matters relating to schools. 3. Functions as an intermediary and advocate between parents and school administrators and Airman and Family Readiness programs.. 4.Briefs local school officials on base programs, policies and activities. 5. Performs a variety of administrative duties related to the school liaison program..

Requirements

• Must possess unquestionable integrity; must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Personnel data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for this position.
• This position requires a positive education (BA/BS or equivalent) in Education, Guidance, Counseling or other closely related subject matter.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. The employees will be required to attend meeting after normal duty hours to represent the base.
• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207)
• May travel by military or commercial aircraft or any other means directed by management.
• This is a Term position NTE 2 years with the potential to convert to permanent position

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position such as child development, early childhood education, special education, etc. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, 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 above. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes I have or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes extensive technical knowledge of child development and family child care family systems and family member needs, and related medical, fire safety, health and sanitation, and food service and nutrition information and skills in applying this knowledge to the design and planning for both established and new methods, approaches, or procedures for difficult and complex projects; and extensive knowledge of child care, family child care, training and curriculum specialist practices and procedures to enable the establishment of program and policy goals and the structure and processes necessary to implement the mission and strategic vision. I meet the basic education requirements for the GS-1701-12 Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. 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. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: Professional knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures and practices. Knowledge and ability of evaluative techniques to determine the effectiveness and the efficiency of the primary and secondary education programs and projects. Knowledge of the practices, theories, techniques and methodology of primary and secondary education programs to ensure educational soundness, program success and effective use of education resources. Knowledge of policies and regulations governing the operations of public systems and applicable Air Force regulations. Knowledge of counseling and interviewing theories and techniques and ability to use those theories and techniques to gather education and personal information in order to counsel individuals regarding primary and secondary education needs/opportunities. Skills integrating and coordinating program needs with available resources and with existing policies and regulations. Skill in coordinating with the variety of regulatory, enforcement and other agencies and developing recommendations to assist parents, school districts and military leadership with developing policies and resolving issues. 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 Eglin AFB 310 W Van Matre Ave Ste 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]