EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST

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 OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a 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. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

Tests and measurement: Study of the selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests. Adult education: Study of the adult as a learner, teaching-learning theories for adults, models and procedures for planning, designing, managing, and evaluating adult learning activities. Educational program administration: Study of the foundation and methods in organizing for adult and continuing education programs.

Curriculum development or design: Study of the principles and techniques for development of curricula for adult or vocational education programs. Teaching methods: Study of teaching strategies and learning styles of the adult learner. Guidance and counseling: Study of the purposes and methods in counseling and guidance, the role of the counselor in various settings, approaches to counseling, and the uses of tests in the counseling situation.

Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems. Occupational information: Study of theories of occupational choice and vocational development and their application to the guidance process. Identification and utilization of various types of occupational information and resources.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 GS-07: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in Education and Training; skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments; ability to effectively communicate information clearly, orally and in writing; ability to gather and analyze basic facts and draw conclusions; ability to learn the operation of automated data systems.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. OR EDUCATION GS-07: Successful completion of one (1) year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : A combination of progressively higher-level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes Professional knowledge of a wide range of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, or continuing education in order to counsel on the applicability of each academic test as well as other required tests and DOT), AF , and major command directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy as they relate to the area of responsibility; knowledge Of education theories, principles, and techniques, and the ability to use those techniques to gather educational and Personal information in order to advise individuals regarding educational and vocational needs\opportunities; Extensive knowledge of a number of military personnel rules, procedures, or program operations in order to counsel on military careers and the impact the military personnel testing program has on careers; knowledge of Air Force career development and training concepts, principles, and policies in order to counsel and assist With establishing professional goals; knowledge of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures to accomplish responsibilities regarding the receipt, storage, handling, packaging, mailing, and destruction Of CONTROLLED TEST MATERIALS; Working knowledge/experience with the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS) and the Military Personnel Database System (MILPDS) to maintain Airmen's records.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. OR EDUCATION GS-09: Applicants must have 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of progressively higher-level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: GS-07: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. GS-09: 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: FOR GS-07: 1. Knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and practices of Education and Training field. 2.

Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform entry-level assignments in Education and Training field. 3. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 4. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 5. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. FOR GS-09: Continued under Education section

(Continued from Summary) This is a developmental position.

All training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to promotion.GS-1740-09: The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, administer, and advise on Education and Training Flight's (ET&F) academic opportunities, tuition assistance program, career and force development programs, and other education and training services and activities provided to military members, retirees, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian members, and their families.

DUTIES GS-1740-07: Performs developmental assignments. Performs recurring assignments. Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. GS-1740-09: Provides individual career, academic, and force development advisement to military personnel of all ranks, their dependents, and/or civilian personnel pursuing undergraduate/graduate, vocational, technical, licensure/certification, and professional development opportunities at various levels.

Serves as technical expert on a variety of educational programs. Counsels/Advises military personnel, their dependents, and /or eligible civilian personnel regarding military and academic testing programs and how they apply to career development and degree programs. Serves as subject matter expert on all administered testing programs, degree and career applicability, and provides advisement to base leadership.

Manages the installation level testing program for military tests (WAP, DLPT, ASVAB, etc.), and A4/6 tests (CDC, PME, etc.).