Test Administrator

Air Force District of Washington•Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

About The Position

The Test Administrator functions as the installation’s testing program manager and Test Control Officer (TCO). The position manages and administers the Air Force Military Personnel Testing System (AFMPTS), the Voluntary Education Testing Program, and other specialized testing programs. The role is responsible for installation-level testing, test material security and controls, and administration of language proficiency pay and bonus programs. It also develops and analyzes data extracts and reports from automated testing databases and helps identify effective automated approaches for presenting management reports and graphics. The position requires safeguarding personal and controlled information, obtaining and maintaining the appropriate security clearance, and may require travel to administer tests to personnel assigned to geographically separated units. The vacancy is subject to applicable federal hiring, eligibility, and qualification requirements. Applicants may qualify through specialized experience, related graduate-level education, or a combination of experience and education.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must possess unquestionable integrity.
For current federal employees, at least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 or equivalent is required, or qualifying graduate-level education or a combination of experience and education.
For external applicants, at least one year of specialized experience at GS-08 or equivalent is required, or qualifying graduate-level education or a combination of experience and education.
Specialized experience includes knowledge of Test Control Officer functions and policies, procedures, and guidelines for test control, security, and disposition of test materials; knowledge of promotion, career proficiency, and other military tests; identifying discrepancies in records; and screening and developing promotion eligibility lists and scheduling promotion boards.
Federal merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-07 for current internal candidates or one year at GS-08 for external candidates, as applicable.
Knowledge of military policies, procedures, and coding systems related to military testing programs.
Knowledge of military personnel instructions, principles, processes, and policies, and regulations and procedures for receipt, storage, handling, accountability, and destruction of controlled test materials.
Knowledge of military personnel policies and procedures regarding rank structure, assignments, record keeping, and promotion requirements.
Skill with office automation software, tools, and techniques supporting test administration and office operations; typing and use of computers and related software.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, disseminate guidance and reports, conduct training and briefings, and present issues and recommendations.
Knowledge of applicable Air Force Instructions is desired.
Must submit transcripts if qualifying based on education; education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education requires proof of equivalency.
Applicants using relevant part-time or unpaid experience must identify duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable Air Force Instructions.

Responsibilities

Direct and administer installation-level testing programs, including military tests, credit-by-exam, civilian testing, and other required tests in accordance with applicable directives.
Manage and administer the installation’s Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) tests.
Plan, organize, design, and/or direct team efforts to maintain comprehensive test controls and security in accordance with governing DoD and Air Force instructions and the TF-PSDG.
Manage the Foreign Language Proficiency Pay and Bonus (FLPP/FLPB) programs.
Develop, interpret, and analyze data extracts and reports from automated testing databases.
Develop efficient and effective automated systems approaches for presenting reports and graphics for management.
Safeguard personal data and controlled promotion information.
Travel as necessary to administer tests to personnel assigned to geographically separated units.
Prepare publicity materials and deliver informational briefings and presentations.