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 an advisor to members of Congress, their staffs, the Air Staff, and other high-level government officials on matters relating to admissions and separation from the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Serves as USAFA authority in authorizing acceptance of nominations from members of Congress (cont'd under Duties)

Duties

(cont'd from Summary) for appointment to USAFA. Serves as advisor to admissions candidates and parents on the medical waiver process. Independently reviews, interprets, and applies the appropriate Department of Defense (DOD) medical standards and Department of Air Force Instructions. Coordinates with Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB), Accession Medical Waiver Division (AMWD), and USAFA personnel to resolve medical waiver issues. Accomplishes customer service-related tasks surrounding the technical and administrative process of medical certification such as data gathering, notifications, analyzing medical documentation, and maintains close liaison with DoDMERB and AWMD. Duties: Administers the Air Force Academy nomination program. Serves as the Admissions office point of contact for medical standards as they pertain to the requirements, interpretation, and application of these standards to commissioning programs. Analyzes, maintains, and tracks nominations related data to assess the health of Congressional districts: in conjunction with, the Enrollment Effectiveness Branch (RROX) analyzes the health of each member's nomination program by tracking applicants, completed applications, qualified completed applications, nominations, and to understand the competitiveness of each Congressional district. Administers the Academy Day Program. Trains personnel on the nomination processes: serves as project officer for nomination training to include Congressional staffers, visiting dignitaries, and USAFA staff.

Requirements

• 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.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Requires an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense objectives, policies, procedures, or pertinent regulatory requirements affecting civilian and military education/training programs and the ability to analyze, plan, and adjust (cont'd below)
• (cont'd from above) work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources as applicable.
• Will be required to travel on TDY in accordance with JTR. Will occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and travel on military and/or commercial aircraft. Must not be afraid of flying.
• Personnel data to which the incumbent may have access is controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
• Must keep abreast of developments in the educational counseling field and career field needs of the Air Force as well as occupational needs in civilian life by regularly reading a variety of professional journals and related publications.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements based on the scope of the mission during times of conflict or staffing shortages.
• May have additional duties assigned.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) knowledge of U.S. C. 10 and U.S.C. 32, Privacy and Freedom of Information Acts, and HIPAA; 2) skill and ability in applying nomination guidelines to meet the needs of the Academy and the Air Force; 3) ability to interpret and apply public law requirements pertaining to a congressional vacancy; 4) extensive knowledge of medical standards, physical examination processes, procedures and practices, and strong knowledge of the related administrative processing of Department of Air Force medical examinations and requirements; 5) knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of medical programs related to medical waiver processing; 6) skill to respond appropriately to questions and concerns regarding medical waiver processing. 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-08 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. Superior knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply applicable DoD Directives, Department of the Air Force and Air Force Academy Instructions, and the legal mandates and constraints of United States Code, Title 10, Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 2. Extensive and comprehensive knowledge of medical standards, the organization and its functions, and programs related to medical waiver processing to answer complex inquiries of candidates. 3. Knowledge of the Academy's course of instruction to include the academic curriculum, military training programs, and physical education requirements. 4. Skill and ability to evaluate prior academic records and physical qualifications to determine a candidate's ability to succeed academically and physically at the Air Force Academy. Knowledge of high school curriculum to include college preparatory curriculum, the Advanced Placement program and the International Baccalaureate program and knowledge of college curriculum and grading practices. This includes analyzing high school transcripts, college transcripts, physical fitness tests, medical qualifications, and extracurricular activities. 5. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing to a variety of public audiences. Ability to analyze work methods and procedures, develop improvement measures, and implement policies and procedures. Skill in collecting, evaluating, and interpreting nomination data to establish goals and meet nomination targets. Ability to use relevant census and GIS data to assess the health of Congressional districts. Skill and talent in organizing and coordinating events with organizations inside and outside of Admissions. 6. Skill in using a range of computer software applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets. Specific knowledge in using specialized admissions programs and databases as well as specific programs designed for complicated data retrieval. Knowledge of Defense Travel System (DTS) and all applicable travel and training processes and procedures. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]