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 implement and manage the installation level School Liaison Program. The School Liaison Program is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force Quality of Life designated program.

Duties

As the installation School Liaison Specialist complies with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements; actively advocates for military-connected students and their families seeking solutions to PreK-12 education related issues, concerns, and unresolved needs. Tracks and analyzes military-connected student, educator, and command team concerns to identify recurring issues and trends, and to evaluate their impact on the Installation Commander's goals and future plans regarding PreK-12 Education in the community. Represents the Installation Commander with a variety of local education agencies, installation and functional area organizations. Integrates partnership within AF, DoD Components, and other agencies to track and analyze data to increase program efficiency, effectiveness and support.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require travel
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094 and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, immunizations must remain current (DoDI 6060.04)
• Employee may be required to work overtime or an irregular work schedule
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Employee must successfully complete training requirements identified for the position
• Personal data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in school systems, programs, mission, and functions; knowledge of evaluation techniques to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of primary and secondary education programs and projects; knowledge of social services delivery systems as well as the methods, practices and procedures utilized to access them; skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services/options; communication skills sufficient for informing individuals and/or groups for the purpose of explaining school liaison programs, objectives and policies and obtaining the individual's/group's reaction to information presented. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: Knowledge of and ability to assess a wide range of federal, state, and local education laws, DoD, DAF directives and policies, regulations, precedents, executive orders, instructions, concepts, processes, procedures regarding school safety and security governing military-connected students' education. Knowledge of the Federal Government's interrelationships with State, local educational agencies, and PreK-12 education standards, program objectives, with accompanying ability to apply them towards developing comprehensive, sound guidance, procedures, and application to drive solutions for program operations and to meet installation goals. Knowledge of and skill to apply process improvement techniques such as benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis and data analysis, in resolution of PreK-12 issues and concerns identified in the community. Skill in gathering, assembling, and compiling data, conducting reviews, drawing conclusions, predicting trends, devising solutions, and preparing qualitative and narrative reports for a variety of offices and agencies; establishing and maintaining records; and managing resources to enhance accomplishment of program goals and mission. Ability to utilize interview theories and techniques to gather critical information to advise command teams, community leaders and families by negotiating, advocating, and building consensus while facilitating cooperative and collaborative relationships within federal, state, and local agencies. Ability to establish effective working relationships and present information to senior leadership, state and local education stakeholders; prepare and deliver briefings, conduct workshops, seminars, and teleconferences. 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.

Contacts

• Address Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]