Efl/Esl Specialist

Air Education and Training Command•Lackland AFB, TX

About The Position

The EFL/ESL Specialist serves as an Overseas Program Manager in the Nonresident Programs Division at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC). The position oversees deployment of DLIELC Mobile Training Teams and Language Training Detachments to worldwide locations and provides managerial, advisory, and instructional assistance to establish and maintain English Language Training Programs (ELTPs) as part of the Defense English Language Program (DELP). The role manages assigned countries and CONUS nonresident sites, assesses English-language programs, and provides subject-matter expertise on DELP and the U.S. Security Cooperation Program. It requires frequent domestic and overseas travel, sometimes on short notice, and work at locations that may have limited lodging, dining, and transportation facilities. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, possess or obtain an official passport, hold a valid driver’s license, and sign an agency mobility agreement. The position requires a degree including or supplemented by major study in education or a subject-matter field appropriate to the role, as well as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. The specialized experience includes ELTP management, English-language teaching methodology, applicable military and foreign affairs policies, program evaluation, and deployment procedures. Applicants must submit transcripts. The position is at the GS-12 level.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the GS-1701 basic education requirement: a degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or a subject-matter field appropriate to the position; transcripts must be submitted.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, including professional knowledge of English Language Training Program management, resources, and current ESI/EFL methodology and approaches.
Knowledge of relevant DOS, DOD, DSCA, COCOM, SCO, USAF, DLIELC, and other military policies and procedures related to ELTP development and implementation.
Knowledge of how to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of ELTPs at OCONUS and nonresident CONUS sites, including contractor-run programs.
Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures for deploying personnel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including combat zones.
Familiarity with civilian personnel programs that assist civilians deployed to nonresident sites with administrative matters.
Knowledge of English as a second or foreign language teaching principles, approaches, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of the DLIELC American Language Course and its classroom technology applications, and of testing theory and practice, including the ECL test, ALCPT, and OPI rating procedures and scale.
Training as an Oral Proficiency Interview rater.
Knowledge of ELTP management, including administration, policies, and procedures, and relevant military and foreign affairs regulations and directives.
Ability to provide ELT advice and managerial guidance; establish program objectives and implementation guidelines; evaluate programs; interact with multinational personnel; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to travel frequently by military and civilian automobile, train, and aircraft, including travel on short notice to locations with limited facilities.
Must possess or be able to obtain an official passport and possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must sign an agency mobility agreement and be willing and able to travel by military and commercial air in CONUS and OCONUS.
Must possess tact, discretion, and diplomacy and function and interact appropriately in countries around the world.
Must demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and a high level of professional and technical competence.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employees must use direct deposit.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-11 is required for the GS-12 level.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree and professional knowledge in EFL/ESL, foreign languages, linguistics, education, international/foreign affairs, or a related area.
One year of experience teaching EFL/ESL to adults.
Certification as an Oral Proficiency Interview rater.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned countries and CONUS nonresident sites as program manager.
Conduct English Language Training surveys of nonresident programs, Command English Language Programs, and contractor-led programs.
Identify the need for and plan and conduct Pre-Deployment Surveys at OCONUS and CONUS locations to arrange for deployment of DLIELC personnel.
Serve as a subject-matter expert, advisor, and authority on the Defense English Language Program.
Serve as a Foreign Affairs advisor and authority on the U.S. Security Cooperation Program.
Provide pedagogical and managerial guidance to DLIELC, U.S. Embassy Security Cooperation Offices or Offices of Defense Cooperation, and Department of Defense personnel.
Analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of existing English Language Training Programs, including contractor-managed programs.
Establish program objectives, provide implementation guidelines, recommend development of new programs, and evaluate progress.
Provide English Language Training advice and managerial guidance to DLIELC and SCO or ODC personnel.
Interact independently with personnel at all levels in multinational forums and communicate effectively orally and in writing.