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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to be a single point of contact for planning, administering, developing, and evaluating the installation training and education services program at an aggregate MAJCOM level as well as select FOAs. Responsible for all aspects of MAJCOM unique coordination, planning, and directing of the USAF Off-Duty Voluntary Education program. Duties: Performs staff functions for the centralized MAJCOM Voluntary Education program at the AF Personnel Center. Represents the Voluntary Education Program with a variety of DOD, MAJCOM, installation and functional area organizations. Oversees professional educational and vocational guidance and testing services. Performs staff functions in the FOA headquarters.

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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Must meet the positive education requirements as stipulated by US OPM for the GS-1740 occupation series.
• Encouraged to pursue professional development consistent with USAF Civilian Leadership Development Continuum.

Qualifications

OBLIGATED POSITION STATEMENT: This is an obligated position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employees return, incumbent may be required to vacate the position. 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, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1740, Education Services Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a 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. Tests and measurement: Study of the selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests. Adult education: Study of the adult as a learner, teaching-learning theories for adults, models and procedures for planning, designing, managing, and evaluating adult learning activities. Educational program administration: Study of the foundation and methods in organizing for adult and continuing education programs. Curriculum development or design: Study of the principles and techniques for development of curricula for adult or vocational education programs. Teaching methods: Study of teaching strategies and learning styles of the adult learner. Guidance and counseling: Study of 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. Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems. Occupational information: 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. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s). AND 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 (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of a professional occupation, such as would be gained through extended study or experience, and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; 2) knowledge of budget regulations and procedures to administer training funds and forecast to monitor/track resource requirements for facilities, office/classroom space, equipment, and supplies including service contracts; 3) knowledge of civilian/military programs, objectives, policies, procedures, and/or requirements in parallel business and industry organizations to administer MAJCOM training programs/services; 4) skill in gathering facts and evaluating education programs and in providing training on educational services operations, counseling and testing programs. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Professional knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, and continuing education as well as an understanding of guidance counseling methods/techniques and testing procedures to advise on and evaluate voluntary education programs. 2. Knowledge of civilian/military programs, objectives, policies, procedures, and/or requirements in parallel business and industry organizations to administer MAJCOM training programs/services. 3. Knowledge of budget regulations and procedures to administer training funds and forecast to monitor/track resource requirements for facilities, office/classroom space, equipment, and supplies including service contracts. 4. Skill in developing training material and conduct train to education services personnel on program responsibilities. 5. Skill in gathering facts, evaluating education/training needs to recommend adjustments and improvements to accommodate program/service changes within existing resources without sacrificing quality/quantity. 6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to express ideas and concepts in reports and meetings. 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 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]