Education & Training Section Chief (NH-1740-III)

Position: Supervisory Education Services Specialist Series/Grade : NH-1740-III (GS 12/13 Equivalency) Value of Position: $76,463-$118,204 (without locality) Org: 377 FSS/FSDE Location: Kirtland AFB, NM Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 15 July 2026 PCS Entitlements: May be offered Telework: Situational Only Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM is searching for an Education and Training Section Chief for the 377th Force Support Squadron. Description of Position The installation Education and Training Section Chief (ETSC) in the Force Support Squadron is responsible for overseeing all educational, training, and military testing services to the base populace of 3 Wings and 108 tenant units. He or she directly supervises 7 civilian employees and oversees academic MOUs on the installation. Position Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs the activities for the Education and Training Section while ensuring the organization complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Oversees administration of voluntary education, testing, base training, civilian and military formal training programs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Program Manager for Civilian Training funds (PEC 88751) and Voluntary Education funds (PEC 84702) annual operating budgets. Represents the Education and Training Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Desired Skills/Expertise Knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of adult and continuing education, and an understanding of guidance counseling methods/techniques. Knowledge of civilian/military programs, objectives, policies, procedures, and/or requirements to administer comprehensive training programs/services. Knowledge of budget regulations and procedures to forecast and oversee resource requirements for facilities, office/classroom space, equipment, and supplies including service contracts. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in planning, developing, and directing adult education/training programs to include gathering facts, evaluating education/training needs, making adjustments and improvements to accommodate changes within existing resources without sacrificing quality/quantity. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Conditions of Employment Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Occasional travel away from regular duty location may be required. May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Must be able to meet the OPM education requirement for the 1740 occupational series. Degree is required 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. A copy of your transcripts will be required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Department of the Air Force