Education Program Specialist

Education And Training Section ChiefServes as the installation Education and Training Section Chief (E&TS Chief).Oversees professional educational and vocational guidance and testing services.Ensures civilian training data calls and civilian training TDY expenses are properly organized, planned, and executed.Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.Represents the Education and Training Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.Requirements Conditions of employmentU.S. Citizenship RequiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security ClearanceIf authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramDisclosure of Political AppointmentsDepending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraftMay occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.Must meet the positive education requirements as stipulated by US OPM for the 1740 occupation series.Qualifications 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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's 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.1. Tests and measurement: Study of the selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests.2. 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.3. Educational program administration: Study of the foundation and methods in organizing for adult and continuing education programs.4. Curriculum development or design: Study of the principles and techniques for development of curricula for adult or vocational education programs.5. Teaching methods: Study of teaching strategies and learning styles of the adult learner.6. 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.7. Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems.8. 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 copies 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:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes formulating and accredited secondary, adult, and continuing education programs by applying advanced educational theories, curriculum design principles, and guidance counseling methodologies; administering comprehensive workforce development programs, benchmarking industry best practices and aligning organizational training with military and civilian strategic objectives; managing multi-source training budgets and resource allocations, forecasting facility, equipment, and contracting requirements while maintaining full fiscal and regulatory compliance; enforcing workplace safety, security, personnel management, and EEO policies, ensuring regulatory adherence and fostering an equitable, secure operational environment; elevating adult education initiatives by assessing organizational training needs, analyzing performance metrics, and restructuring programs within resource constraints without compromising quality; directing organizational operations and multidisciplinary teams, streamlining workflows, delegating responsibilities, and driving mission-aligned staff productivity.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:Professional knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, and continuing education as well as an understanding of guidance counseling methods/techniques to develop an accredited program.Knowledge of civilian/military programs, objectives, policies, procedures, and/or requirements in parallel business and industry organizations to administer comprehensive training programs/services.Knowledge of budget regulations and procedures to administer civilian training funds and 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, and making adjustments and improvements to accommodate program/service 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.