THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICER. The purpose of this position is to supervise two or more of the following programs: education, incentives, testing, and guidance. The position serves as the principal advisor and consultant within the State and has primary responsibility for the development, management, and administration of the aforementioned programs through budget management.

Duties

As a EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICER, GS-1740-11, you will: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned program areas, ensuring that legal and regulatory requirements are met. Develops goals and objectives that align organization and military human resources objectives and establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the same. Coordinates, plans, and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews and provides advice on organization missions, functions, and manning of serviced units, including Reorganization, Activation, Deactivation, and Transformation. Identifies, analyzes, and provides recommendations to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Provides oversight as principal advisor and consultant to the MILPO and TAG. Provides advisory services to battalion and unit commanders concerning the educational needs of their assigned personnel. Ensures that leadership is in compliance with statutory and regulatory guidance to maximize program effectiveness. Provides oversight as principal advisor and consultant to the MILPO and TAG. Provides advisory services to battalion and unit commanders concerning the incentives available to their assigned personnel. Ensures that leadership is in compliance with statutory and regulatory guidance to maximize program effectiveness. The incumbent functions as the principal liaison between Army National Guard (ARNG) members and participating public and private educational institutions. Numerous contacts with these institutions are for the purpose of negotiating agreements for a variety of traditional, non-traditional, and special purpose education programs. Formulates human resource and administrative procedures and policies based on the interpretation of regulations and directives from US law, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB). Drafts and implements State policy based on the aforementioned policies. Implements program policy from NGB in accordance with State's strategic objectives. Directs and/or performs educational and vocational counseling which consists of advising and assisting ARNG members on individual programs of study available, to include High School Equivalency (GED), correspondence, military credit conversion (ACE), analysis of life experience, self-teaching, new and innovative/non-traditional college to include Associate and Baccalaureate degree programs, first Masters or Professional degrees which meet their academic and vocational requirements. Conducts briefings, training, and workshops for subordinate major commands, managers, JFHQ staff and senior leadership on military personnel programs of responsibility. Develops, collects, analyzes and disseminates data on educational and incentive programs through continuous evaluations. Coordinates with other Education Services Specialists, officials or professors of educational institutions or professional education societies in providing guidance and assistance in occupational information, scholarship requirements, Army service schools and college acceptance. Coordinates with State Recruiting and Retention Manager to assist with recruiting and promotional programs in educational institutions in which National Guard programs are established. Promotes interest and participation in educational services and activities by speaking to groups concerning education opportunities.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP): Acceptance of a Federal Technician Position of over 179 days in length will cause termination from the SRIP.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O1/2LT thru O4/MAJ; WO-1 thru WO-4 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Administration, evaluation, interpretation, scoring or other type of experience which demonstrates the purposes and methods in counseling and guidance, the role of the counselor in various settings, approaches to counseling, and the uses of tests in the counseling situation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS 11: Must have 12 months experience, education, or training equivalent to at least GS 09. I have training involving test and measurement, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests. The foundation and methods in organizing for adult and continuing education programs. I have experience in the Study of theories of occupational choice and vocational development and their application to the guidance process. Identification and utilization of various types of occupational information and resources. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

Minimum Requirements: Degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled in one or a combination of the areas described below. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below. For guidance counselor positions, a college or university-sponsored practicum in counseling is also required.

• Tests and measurement
• Adult education
• Educational program administration
• Teaching methods
• Curriculum development or design
• Guidance and counseling
• Career planning
• Occupational information

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address VI G1 RR#1 Box 9201 Kingshill, VI 00850-9731 US
• Name: Joyce Richardson
• Phone: 340-712-7717
• Email: [email protected]