Education Services Specialist (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Saint Augustine, FL

About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Education Services Specialist (Title 32), Position Description Number D2013000, assigned to the Florida DCSPER, National Guard. The specialist provides oversight and advisory services for off-duty civilian training and education for Army National Guard personnel throughout a state. Programs support service members pursuing education at vocational, high school, baccalaureate, or postgraduate levels, depending on their backgrounds and goals. The specialist advises the education services officer, recruiting and retention command, and battalion and unit commanders about personnel’s educational needs, incentive eligibility, and customer support. The role maintains contact with commanders and informs their staff and assigned troops about educational opportunities through the General Education Development (GED) and Army Career Education System (ACES) programs. It also investigates recurring or specialized educational needs among serviced organizations and recommends actions or programs to address them.

Requirements

Must hold or qualify for membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
Must wear the military uniform.
Applicants must meet the position's military grade eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, or Enlisted, E4 through O1.
A degree including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in one or a combination of specified education-related subject areas; at least one course must be in tests and measurement or adult education.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level, including educational and career development counseling for military and civilian personnel; developing career plans and goals; applying theories, principles, and techniques of educational guidance and counseling; and knowledge of remedial, secondary, and post-secondary education.
Provide transcripts or other documentation to support education used to qualify.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and advisory services for Army National Guard personnel pursuing off-duty civilian training and education.
Advise the education services officer, recruiting and retention command, and battalion and unit commanders on educational needs, incentive eligibility, and customer support.
Maintain contact with commanders and inform their staff and assigned troops about educational opportunities available through GED and ACES programs.
Investigate educational problem areas to identify special and recurring needs of personnel in serviced organizations.
Recommend actions or special programs to address the educational needs of units or individuals.