Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to be the Education and Training Section Chief and primary point of contact for planning, administering, developing, and evaluating the installation training and education services program.

Duties

Duty 1: Serves as the installation Education and Training Section Chief (E&TS Chief). Duty 2: Oversees professional educational and vocational guidance and testing services. Duty 3: Program Manager for Voluntary Education and Training fund (PEC 89732F) annual operating budget. Duty 4: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities Duty 5: Represents the Education and Training Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• PCS expenses will NOT be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• 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
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The incumbent will be required to undergo a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. The degree 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. (1). Tests and measurement: Study of the selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests. (2). Educational program administration: Study of the foundation and methods in organizing for adult and continuing education programs. (3). Curriculum development or design: Study of the principles and techniques for development of curricula for adult or vocational education programs. (4). Teaching methods: Study of teaching strategies and learning styles of the adult learner. (5). 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. (6). Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems. (7). 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. (8). Adult education: Study of the adult as a learner, teaching-learning theories for adults, models and procedures for planning, designing, managing, and evaluating adult AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, applicants must also meet the qualifications outlined below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and ability to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of education theories, principles, and practices of secondary, adult, or continuing education programs and their accrediting processes. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.ORTo view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.aspANDClick on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position.http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1700/1740.htmThis position has a positive education requirement. your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes.MUST PROVIDE COPY OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.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 experience managing counseling department, supervising staff, and knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, and continuing education as well as an understanding of guidance counseling methods/techniques to develop an accredited program.2. Knowledge of military programs, objectives, policies, procedures, and/or requirements in parallel business and industry organizations to administer comprehensive training programs/services.3. Knowledge of budget regulations and procedures to administer, forecast and oversee resource requirements for facilities, office/classroom space, equipment, and supplies.4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.5. Skill in planning, developing, and directing adult education/training programs to include gathering facts, evaluating education/training needs, and making adjustments and improvements to accommodate program/service changes within existing resources without sacrificing quality/quantity.6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a medium sized organization. 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 IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]