Education Services Specialist

Air Mobility Command • McConnell AFB, KS

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, administer, and advise on Voluntary Education opportunities, the Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) program, career and force development programs, testing, and other education and training services and activities available to military members, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, and family members. The role provides individual career, academic, and force development advisement; serves as a technical expert on Voluntary Education programs; coordinates and advises on the SkillBridge program; delivers mass briefings and outreach; and performs related administrative duties.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in specified education-related fields, with at least one course in tests and measurement or adult education.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, including relevant knowledge of education programs and policies, educational and vocational advising, occupations and trends, office automation, program administration, organization, and communication; OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education relevant to the work; OR an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-7 is required for the GS-9 level when TIG applies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet the positive education requirements for the GS-1740 Education Services Series and submit transcripts when qualifying based on education.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Must safeguard personnel data in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Must be able to travel away from the normal duty station occasionally on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must demonstrate professional knowledge of education theories, practices, and accreditation processes; educational testing methods; academic, occupational, vocational, and career resources; ability to interpret directives and make recommendations; and ability to train, brief, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual career, academic, and force development advisement to military personnel, dependents, and civilian personnel pursuing Voluntary Education opportunities.
• Serve as a technical expert on a variety of Voluntary Education programs.
• Provide advisement and coordination on the SkillBridge program.
• Deliver mass briefings and perform outreach and customer service duties.
• Perform administrative duties related to the Voluntary Education program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level