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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to assist managers who provide leadership for the voluntary Education Services Program in support of Air Force worldwide requirements. Provides technical support for payment of invoices, grades, reimbursements, monitors/evaluates activities with the Air Force Automated Education Management System, and provides reports as directed. Process and pays school invoices for military tuition using Government Purchase Card (GPC). Provides assistance in planning, monitoring, and conducting special studies, projects, and initiatives. Processes military tuition assistance, grades and reimbursement actions. Participates with senior personnel in conducting routine projects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship 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
• Position is NOT Centrally Managed and PCS funds are NOT authorized.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.

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 the 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-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS) including invoice payment process and grades management. Mastery of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) process and policies including required documentation and payment processes. Occasional liaison with GPC Bank officials may be required. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of a professional or administrative occupation that has been supplemented by skill gained through job experience or by expanded professional or administrative knowledge gained through relevant graduate study or experience. Skill in effective and tactful briefing techniques in order to present findings to high-level government executives. 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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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 of Government Purchase Card (GPC) policies and procedures. 2. Expert knowledge and use of the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS). 3. Knowledge of the Voluntary Education invoice payment process and grades management. 4. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and funding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems. 5. Ability to communicate effective, both orally and in writing. 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 Air Force Personnel Center 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]