Test Control Officer
About The Position
The Test Control Officer is a first-line supervisor responsible for implementing Department of Defense (DOD) and Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) policies and procedures for administering the DOD Military Personnel Testing Program. The position independently plans and carries out assignments within applicable regulations, Command Headquarters and Sector guidance, and Military Entrance Processing Station Commander policies. This is a permanent position. The officer distributes workload among employees, evaluates subordinate employees' work using established performance standards, and provides managerial oversight of testing sites to ensure enlistment testing is properly administered. The officer develops testing schedules to provide optimal customer access at established sites, safeguards and accounts for testing materials, and reviews testing practices to develop standard operating procedures and other applicable directives.
Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience related to the position, such as overseeing administrative programs and/or staff; using standardized testing practices to administer a variety of tests; exercising quality control of documents to preserve pertinent information such as testing documents; and maintaining control of a testing environment by ensuring proper test-score reporting and result distribution. This experience is typically at the GS-07 level.
- Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
- A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used if it equals at least 100% of the requirements.
- Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
- A valid state driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions is required to operate vehicles; it may be obtained and maintained after appointment.
- A personnel security investigation is required; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
- A one-year probationary period for supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. Appointment is also subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements described in 5 CFR Part 315.
- Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment-authority categories to apply.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Responsibilities
- Distribute workload among employees to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned tasks.
- Evaluate the work of subordinate employees using established performance standards.
- Provide managerial oversight of testing sites to ensure proper administration of enlistment testing.
- Develop testing schedules that provide optimal customer access at established testing sites.
- Safeguard and account for testing materials using established procedures.
- Review testing practices to develop standard operating procedures and other applicable directives.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
