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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert on the scholarship process, performing the full range of substantive administrative, clerical and/or procedural work in support of Headquarters Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (HQ AFROTC) scholarship programs. Provides office automation utilizing various regulations and instructions, computer systems, data bases, office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents and products. Manages the board selection, application, and guide creation processes while providing critical communications between HQ AFROTC and Detachments. Duties: Serves as a technical expert on a variety of educational and personnel programs. Manages multiple automated AFROTC scholarship selection boards. Independently processes paperwork, manages multiple office automation software programs with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents, formats, spreadsheets, and data management to support goals and program training cycles. Serves as lead liaison between AFROTC and staff at the cadet data processing system department. Creates AFROTC guides for scholarship applicants, and AFROTC staff.

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
• Work may occasionally require travel from the regular duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• May occasionally be required to work other than regular duty hours and may require shift work, including overtime and irregular hours.
• The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Performs other duties required to support mission completion.

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-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of comprehensive body of rules, procedures, DOD, AF, and major command directives, concepts, guidance, and policies as they relate to the area of responsibility. Knowledge of scholarship theories principles, techniques, and the ability to use those techniques to gather educational and personal information to advise individuals regarding educational and vocational opportunities. Knowledge of military and civilian occupational trends and the physical, mental, education, and experience requirements of various occupations applied with a knowledge of educational institutions and programs to make appropriate recommendations. 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-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 Title 10, US Code, Air Force instructions, and all other regulations pertaining to the operation and function of scholarships for AFROTC cadets. 2. Knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and similar matters. 3. Knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures such as independently processing paperwork, managing multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of reports, documents, formats, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. 4. Ability to use one or more established computer programs/software (Microsoft Office) to enter, maintain, sort, and retrieve organizational and/or program data. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and adjust work priorities as required to meet organizational goals and timelines. 6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and maintain effective work relationships. 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 Maxwell AFB 50 Lemay Plaza South Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]