Education Services Specialist

Air Combat Command • Nellis AFB, NV

13d

About The Position

The Education Services Specialist plans, implements, administers, and advises 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 civilians, and family members.

The specialist provides individual career, academic, and force development advising; serves as a technical expert on Voluntary Education programs; evaluates individuals’ potential and eligibility for programs such as the Community College of the Air Force, commissioning, and Veterans Affairs education benefits; and advises on and coordinates the SkillBridge program. The role also includes mass briefings, outreach, customer service, and administrative duties related to the Voluntary Education program.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• Meet the GS-1740 basic education requirement: 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. (For guidance counselor positions, a college- or university-sponsored counseling practicum is also required.)
• Submit copies of transcripts when required to qualify based on education; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Meet the GS-09 qualification requirement through one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent; qualifying experience includes assisting with education and training opportunities, tuition assistance, career development, related services, and counseling students or enrollees on educational and occupational objectives.
• Alternatively, qualify through a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-07 level is required for GS-09 when TIG applies.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of education theories, principles, and practices in secondary and adult continuing education or continuing education programs and their accrediting processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational testing methodologies and the selection, administration, and interpretation of diagnostic tests used in educational and career planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of academic, occupational, vocational, and career development resources.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret agency directives, instructions, and guidance and make local decisions and recommendations based on analysis.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide professional training and briefings to varied audiences and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Complete the initial online questionnaire and any additional assessments.
• Safeguard personnel data in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Be available to travel occasionally away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings and weekends.
• If applying based on part-time or unpaid experience, clearly identify duties and responsibilities and the total hours worked per week.

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.
• Evaluate individuals’ potential and eligibility for programs, including Community College of the Air Force, commissioning, and Veterans Affairs education benefits.
• Provide advisement and coordination on the SkillBridge program.
• Provide mass briefings and perform outreach and customer service duties.
• Perform administrative duties related to the Voluntary Education program.

Benefits

• The job announcement states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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