Education Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Army National Guard Units • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Virginia Army National Guard. The Education Technician supports state Education Services Programs, including information management and reporting systems, testing, education records, program reporting, budget tracking, and educational benefits services. The position is an indefinite appointment; it may be made permanent later without further competition, and an incumbent may be released with 30 days’ notice.

The technician administers tests under prescribed procedures, maintains testing records and schedules, and may serve as control officer for civilian high school and college tests. The role also administers Army Personnel Testing, prepares quarterly test-material reports and audits, and maintains State Education Web Site content.

The position maintains records on troop education levels, enrollment, attendance, completion, interviews, recommendations, and other program information. It consolidates information from databases and program evaluation reports, prepares program achievement and budget reports, and receives, evaluates, and certifies transcripts.

The technician monitors education funds and budget obligations, reviews and posts expenditure data, balances accounts, prepares contract requests, processes institutional invoices, and recoups Federal Tuition Assistance when applicable. The role provides information and briefings on education programs, placement tests, Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits, tuition assistance, fees, and other available services. When no guidance counselor is designated, the technician may provide routine educational guidance and customer support; complex counseling is referred to higher authority.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants must meet the stated Virginia Army National Guard eligibility and grade requirements. The position may require a trial period; participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Applicants must submit a resume limited to two pages and document employment dates and hours worked per week, as well as any education claims for which credit is sought.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership if not already a member; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Eligible military grades are enlisted E1/PV1 through E5/SGT, subject to the stated applicant-group criteria for the Virginia Army National Guard.
• General experience, education, or training demonstrating the ability to follow directions and understand and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures, and the ability to perform or learn the position's duties.
• At least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 or an equivalent pay band, including experience in conducting or developing education and training programs; scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits or training meetings; assisting with work-center or individual job qualification standards; and experience with audiovisual presentations, educational tests and measurements, and instructional techniques.
• Provide exact dates for each employment period and hours worked per week for part-time employment; resumes must be limited to two pages.
• Provide transcripts or other documentation supporting education claims for which credit is sought.
• Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative functions supporting State Education Services Programs, including information management and reporting.
• Administer tests according to applicable regulations and maintain records of results.
• Consolidate, review, and request information from iMARC and other databases; track individual education levels and efforts to improve them.
• Prepare reports on program achievements and budget requirements, including monthly program evaluation information.
• Maintain and update the State Education Web Site.
• Maintain records concerning education levels, enrollment, attendance, completion, interviews, recommendations, testing schedules, and related program information.
• Receive, evaluate, and certify transcripts.
• Maintain accountability for educational funds; monitor expenditures and obligations against the allotted budget; review expenditure documents, post data, and balance accounts.
• Prepare contract requests and receive and process invoices from educational institutions.
• Recoup Federal Tuition Assistance when applicable.
• Provide information and briefings about education services, tests, education programs and courses, tuition assistance, fees, and other available services.
• When a designated guidance counselor is absent, provide routine educational advice and customer support concerning education goals and program choices; refer complex counseling to higher authority.
• Serve, as needed, as control officer for civilian high school and college tests; prepare quarterly reports and audits regarding test material.
• Administer Army Personnel Testing, including Flight Test and ASVAB.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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