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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI). This position serves as Director of Education for the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI); : To serve as Director of Education for the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI); support the vision of the CASI Director; develop and evaluate curricula, teaching procedures, and educational materials on Chinese aerospace activities for the Department of the Air Force; direct and conduct formal, informal, and agile education for the Air Force, DoD, and other schools as directed; support research on Chinese aerospace activities; conduct engagement and outreach with external partners in government, industry, and academia; provide direction and leadership to local CASI staff. The incumbent must be able to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese at a professional level, and have a record of successful graduate level research. This research, publishing, agile education, engagement, and outreach may include subjects pertaining to Chinese air, missile, space, and cyberspace operations, strategic and operational environment, doctrine, and employment, and other duties as assigned by the CASI Director. The Director of Education is responsible for the strategy, competitive assessment, product roadmap and educational plan of CASI. Expert in management through influence, this leader works across content, technology, and marketing to ensure all the educational products deliver the highest value to the USAF, USSF, DoD, and USG. Responsible to design, develop, and deliver graduate-level seminars and courses and mentor graduate-level research. Duties: Plans, leads, organizes, and the directs the activities of China Aerospace Studies Institutes, ensuring that the academic operations complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents China Aerospace Studies Institute with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Conducts Academic Research and Develops Written Policy Advice for DoD. Develops Graduate level courses.

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
• Advance in hire will be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment will be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive will be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive will be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual will be authorized upon request
• A Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in relevant field/fields of study such as but not limited to History/Military History, China/Asia Studies, International Relations, International (cont'd)
• (cont'd) Security Studies, Strategic/Security Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, etc., is required.
• Knowledge and proficiency in reading simplified Mandarin Chinese. The minimum proficiency is a Level 3 in reading. The proficiency levels are defined (cont'd)
• (cont'd) by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level descriptions and can be viewed at https://www.govtilr.org/Skills/ILRscale4.htm
• Knowledge and proficiency as a China military analyst in one capacity or another, such as having served as an attaché in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan or another Asia country where the candidate routinely used (cont'd)
• (cont'd) China-related skills and/or in an analytic or policy capacity in the United States Government (USG), a U.S. think tank or Federal Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), (cont'd)
• (cont'd) or major academic institution and experience in more than one such capacity is highly desired.
• Knowledge and proficiency in speaking Mandarin in at least one of the expert knowledge areas (PLAAF, PLARF, PLA Naval Aviation, PLASSF) as demonstrated record of applying qualifications as delineated, (cont'd)
• (cont'd) certified by either the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or equivalent test within the last three years, or by documented equivalent proficiency from a previous employer or letter of reference is highly desired.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

Qualifications

Condition of Employment continued: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). 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 must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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-1701, General Education and Training series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A Bachelors Degree (or higher degree): that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of Chinese culture and government, as well as expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: PLA Air Force (PLAAF), PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), PLA Naval Aviation, and PLA Strategic Support Force; relate Chinese military developments and emerging trends to their potential significance to U.S. national military strategy; and knowledge and proficiency in Mandarin in speaking, reading and translation. Note: Resume must show supporting details. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 and proficiency in Mandarin in speaking, reading and translation. 2. Extensive knowledge of Chinese culture and government, as well as expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: PLA Air Force (PLAAF), PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), PLA Naval Aviation, and PLA Strategic Support Force. Ability to relate Chinese military developments and emerging trends to their potential significance to U.S. national military strategy. 3. Knowledge of professional learning theory and performance improvement concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced education theories, principles, and concepts to project design, development, execution, and advisory services. Experience in applying this theory as it relates to the education and training of international military students is highly desirable 4. Skills in publishing and reviewing for scientific peer-reviewed journals. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies. 5. Ability to teach graduate-level seminar courses and mentor graduate-level research, focused on China aerospace, US-China relations, and Chinese aerospace/military capabilities. Knowledge of and skill to use a variety of scholarly graduate-level research techniques to analyze, synthesize and evaluate security and defense issues. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of academics and instructors, and to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 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 Maxwell AFB 50 Lemay Plaza South Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]