Education Services Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Sheppard AFB, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, administer, and advise on Education and Training Flight's (ET&F) academic opportunities, tuition assistance program, career and force development programs, and other education and training services and activities provided to military members, retirees, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian members, and family. Duties include providing individual career, academic, and force development advisement to military personnel of all ranks, their dependents, and/or civilian personnel pursuing undergraduate/graduate, vocational, technical, licensure/certification, and professional development opportunities at various levels. The role serves as a technical expert on a variety of educational programs, provides mass briefings and a variety of outreach and customer services duties, and performs administrative duties related to the educational counseling program.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Depending on the type of position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Personnel data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which include evenings and weekends.
• 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: Tests and measurement, Adult education, Educational program administration, Curriculum development or design, Teaching methods, Career planning, Occupational information. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Knowledge of DoD, AF, and major command directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy as they relate to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of education theories, principles, and techniques, and the ability to use those techniques to gather educational and personal information in order to advise individuals regarding educational and vocational needs/opportunities.
• Knowledge of military and civilian occupations and occupational trends and the physical, mental, educational, and experiential requirements of various occupations applied with a knowledge of educational institutions and programs to make appropriate recommendations.
• Knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, or continuing education programs and their accrediting processes.
• Knowledge of a variety of academic, occupational, vocational, and career development resources (educational and/or community).
• Ability to interpret agencies' directives, instructions, and guidance and make local decisions and recommendations based on analysis.
• Ability to gather, develop, and analyze a variety of data and to make recommendations based on analysis.
• Skill in conducting interviews and delivery of formal and informal presentations and briefings.

Nice To Haves

• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.
• Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
• Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
• The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain specific information.
• The VOW Act provides tentative preference.
• If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible applicants must be rated well qualified or above and submit specific documentation.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible applicants must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied and submit specific documentation.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible applicants will be placed at the full performance level and must submit specific documentation.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• 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

• Plan, implement, administer, and advise on Education and Training Flight's (ET&F) academic opportunities, tuition assistance program, career and force development programs, and other education and training services and activities.
• Provide individual career, academic, and force development advisement to military personnel, their dependents, and civilian personnel.
• Serve as a technical expert on a variety of educational programs.
• Provide mass briefings and a variety of outreach and customer services.
• Perform administrative duties related to the educational counseling program.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree