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Osan, South Korea
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Duties
SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is: To function as the installation's testing program manager and educational advisor. Responsible for oversight and administration of the Air Force Military Personnel Testing System (AFMPTS) and Voluntary Education Testing Program. Provides educational and vocational advisement incorporating testing requirements and establishing career plans and goals.
DUTIES:
Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1740, Education Services Series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-1740 POSITIONS: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled in one or a combination of the areas described below. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below. For guidance counselor positions, a college or university-sponsored practicum in counseling is also required.
1.Tests and measurement:
2.Adult education
3.Educational program administration
4.Curriculum development or design
5.Teaching methods (Study of adult learner)
6.Guidance and counseling
7.Career planning
8.Occupational information
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
AND
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience for GS-1740-09 which includes professional knowledge of a wide range of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, or continuing education to counsel on the applicability of each academic test and other required tests. Extensive knowledge of several standardized military personnel rules, procedures, or program operations to counsel on military careers and the impact the military personnel testing program has on careers. Broad knowledge of Air Force career development and training concepts, principles, and policies to counsel and assist with establishing professional goals. Practical knowledge of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures to accomplish responsibilities regarding the receipt, storage, handling, packaging, mailing, and destruction of CONTROLLED TEST MATERIAL. Working knowledge/experience with the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS), the Military Personnel Database System (MILPDS), and Case Management System (CMS) to maintain Airmen's records. Skill to apply professional knowledge of college degrees and curriculum to effectively counsel and assist with establishing personal and educational goals. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR
EDUCATION: Completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.Extensive knowledge of military policies and procedures relating to the enlisted and officer promotion programs, military testing programs, Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus Program (FLPB), and an understanding of the coding system and verification data applicable to eligibility requirements.
2.Professional knowledge of college degrees, curriculum, and education theory and continuing education practices.
3.Knowledge of the regulations, directives, policies, and procedures regarding the receipt, storage, handling, accountability, and destruction of CONTROLLED TEST MATERIALS.
4.Skill to access, input, analyze and modify automated data impacting testing program's adequacy and/or deficiencies and accuracy of testing-related data.
5.Ability to utilize counseling principles, concepts, and methods to advise individuals on the applicability and availability of various testing programs.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
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SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is: To function as the installation's testing program manager and educational advisor. Responsible for oversight and administration of the Air Force Military Personnel Testing System (AFMPTS) and Voluntary Education Testing Program. Provides educational and vocational advisement incorporating testing requirements and establishing career plans and goals.
DUTIES:
- Counsels military personnel, dependents, and eligible civilian personnel on military and academic testing programs and provides advisement on career development and voluntary education programs
- Manages and administers the installation level testing programs, which include all military tests (WAPS, CDC, EDPT, TBAS, AFRAT, HAZMAT, etc.),
- Manages the Foreign Language Proficiency Pay & Bonus (FLPP/FLPB) programs
- Administers military personnel tests for mission-specific requirements related to procurement, aptitude, promotion, proficiency, and qualification standards.
- Performs a variety of administrative support duties for the Education & Training Section.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a OCONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station to administer tests to personnel assigned to geographically separated units (GSUs) or conduct briefings in various settings such as conferences
- Personal data to which the incumbent has access, are controlled by the Privacy Act of 197 4 and must be safeguarded appropriately
- Promotion data are For Official Use Only (FOUO) and are not releasable except as prescribed
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- A bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented with study in education or a subject-matter field appropriate to the position is required
- Incumbent must annually review test control videos
- Knowledge of applicable Air Force Instructions (AFI) is desired
- Incumbent is required to obtain network access, including administrator privileges, to maintain the test room
- Position is Centrally Managed and PCS is authorized
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1740, Education Services Series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-1740 POSITIONS: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled in one or a combination of the areas described below. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below. For guidance counselor positions, a college or university-sponsored practicum in counseling is also required.
1.Tests and measurement:
2.Adult education
3.Educational program administration
4.Curriculum development or design
5.Teaching methods (Study of adult learner)
6.Guidance and counseling
7.Career planning
8.Occupational information
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
AND
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience for GS-1740-09 which includes professional knowledge of a wide range of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, or continuing education to counsel on the applicability of each academic test and other required tests. Extensive knowledge of several standardized military personnel rules, procedures, or program operations to counsel on military careers and the impact the military personnel testing program has on careers. Broad knowledge of Air Force career development and training concepts, principles, and policies to counsel and assist with establishing professional goals. Practical knowledge of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures to accomplish responsibilities regarding the receipt, storage, handling, packaging, mailing, and destruction of CONTROLLED TEST MATERIAL. Working knowledge/experience with the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS), the Military Personnel Database System (MILPDS), and Case Management System (CMS) to maintain Airmen's records. Skill to apply professional knowledge of college degrees and curriculum to effectively counsel and assist with establishing personal and educational goals. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR
EDUCATION: Completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.Extensive knowledge of military policies and procedures relating to the enlisted and officer promotion programs, military testing programs, Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus Program (FLPB), and an understanding of the coding system and verification data applicable to eligibility requirements.
2.Professional knowledge of college degrees, curriculum, and education theory and continuing education practices.
3.Knowledge of the regulations, directives, policies, and procedures regarding the receipt, storage, handling, accountability, and destruction of CONTROLLED TEST MATERIALS.
4.Skill to access, input, analyze and modify automated data impacting testing program's adequacy and/or deficiencies and accuracy of testing-related data.
5.Ability to utilize counseling principles, concepts, and methods to advise individuals on the applicability and availability of various testing programs.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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