Education And Training Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Lackland AFB, TX

2d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical authority/lead project facilitator across the squadron Educational Technology initiatives. Advises management and colleagues on difficult problems, conducts special studies, and proposes options and alternatives representing the squadron. Plans, directs, integrates, and executes all aspects of the squadron's educational technology program within cost, schedule, performance, and/or system supportability requirements. Directs, coordinates, and oversees project/study work, to include oversight of related contracts. Serves as the project leader for squadron-level projects as a subject matter expert (SME). Serves as a trainer for educational technology initiatives. Provides training and assistance to faculty and staff, students, and other users on the functions and capabilities of multimedia education and technology. Represents the squadron at higher levels within the command. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A SECRET security clearance is required
• 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.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, with short to no advanced notice, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Working with web-based theories, principles, practices, technical and non-technical elements of interactive multimedia courseware program authoring, developing and delivery, which integrates text, digital sound, animation, video, graphics, and interactive capabilities;
• Working knowledge of planning, scheduling, conducting, and facilitating projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the productivity of work operations in a program or support setting;
• Working with Contracting Officer Representative duties and responsibilities in regard Distant Leaming (DL) development by contractors.
• One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
• In-depth knowledge of organization's mission, function, policies, procedures, and techniques, and skill in integrating management services to solve a variety of human resources and management support problems and DLIELC's role in the greater DoD/Security Assistance framework.
• Thorough knowledge of the web-based theories, principles, practices, technical and non-technical elements of interactive multimedia courseware program authoring, developing and delivery, which integrates text, digital sound, animation, video, graphics, and interactive capabilities.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
• Ability to communicate, mentor and interact effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization, including across multinational forums.
• Professional knowledge of ESL/EFL principles, theories, methods, and techniques of instruction, including the role of culture in language instruction.
• Knowledge of Contracting Officer Representative duties and responsibilities in regard Distant Learning (DL) development by contractors.
• Skill in analyzing, evaluating and directing development and training and organizational management projects as well as identifying and assessing training gaps and to develop and oversee appropriate and viable solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority/lead project facilitator across the squadron Educational Technology initiatives.
• Advise management and colleagues on difficult problems, conduct special studies, and propose options and alternatives representing the squadron.
• Plan, direct, integrate, and execute all aspects of the squadron's educational technology program within cost, schedule, performance, and/or system supportability requirements.
• Direct, coordinate, and oversee project/study work, to include oversight of related contracts.
• Serve as the project leader for squadron-level projects as a subject matter expert (SME).
• Serve as a trainer for educational technology initiatives.
• Provide training and assistance to faculty and staff, students, and other users on the functions and capabilities of multimedia education and technology.
• Represent the squadron at higher levels within the command.
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other coordinating organizations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed