About the Position: The primary purpose of this position is to perform as the Field Studies Program Manager for the International Military Student Office (IMSO), a one school site. The incumbent plans and executes the Department of Defense mandated United States Field Studies Program (FSP) for the Security Cooperation Education and Training Program (SCETP) for the International Military Student Office (IMSO).

Duties

Plans and conducts the Fields Studies Program (FSP) designed to give the International Military Students (IMS), who come from numerous countries and represent a large variety of cultures, religions, races and languages. Maintains positive relationships with personnel utilizing effective interpersonal skills (such as tact, courtesy, concern, and politeness). Works with the Assistant International Military Student Officer to recruit volunteer civilian and military Host Family Sponsors for IMS and their dependents through contact with unit commanders, civic clubs, community leaders, and news media Maintains records to monitor program expenditures. Provides formal briefings to students on all aspects of student life. Maintains status of Field Studies Program funds and prepares reports in preparation of program budget

Requirements

• Position requires long periods of standing and walking in all weather conditions.
• Position requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work weekends, extended workdays, holidays, and overtime.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• This is a drug testing position. The incumbent of this position shall be subject to periodic and random urinalysis drug testing as required by AR 600-85.
• Incumbent is required to attend and successfully complete the Intermediate International Military Student Officer Course.
• Work will also require stand-by or on-call tours of duty.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Incumbent will be required to work extended work days, long hours, be able to travel on TDY (up to 20%) and work on weekends. Work will also require stand-by or on-call tours of duty.
• Incumbent must have a current valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to operate a 15-passenger van.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes planning and executing a Department of Defense Program for International Military Students, arranging social functions, preparing presentations to be used for speaking engagements. Recruiting volunteer civilian and military sponsors for International military students and their dependents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position such as:International Affairs, International Relations, International Business, Political Science, or Sociology OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EQ-APF-W3QTAA US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL Fort Bliss, TX 79916 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk