Education Services Specialist

About the Air Force Test Center:

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow's Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!

Don't just watch the future unfold-build it. The Air Force Civilian Service is at the forefront of innovation, from developing next-generation aircraft to creating revolutionary cyber defense systems. We are seeking the brightest minds to join our team.

About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Education Services Specialist (NH-1740-02) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Force Support Squadron, Education and Training Section (412 FSS/FSD) at Edwards Air Force Base.

The Education and Training Section (ETS) supports Air Force recruitment, retention, readiness, and transition assistance programs by providing educational opportunities, academic counseling, tuition assistance, and military testing to Airmen. ETS administers developmental education and manages and executes installation civilian, formal, acquisition, and on-the-job training to ensure maximum preparedness of the Edwards workforce to accomplish its assigned missions.

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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490-$113,185 per year (includes locality)

"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills:

- Academic Counseling & Career Development: Proven ability to provide individual career, academic, and professional development counseling, including degree planning, financial aid matching, and program eligibility evaluation.

- Education Program Management & Outreach: Skilled in serving as technical expert for CCAF, TAP, and other programs; conducting briefings; and coordinating ceremonies.

- Data Management, Testing & Reporting: Proficient in maintaining records, administering tests, producing reports, and ensuring testing security.

Major Duties:

- Provides individual career, academic, and professional development counseling to military personnel, their dependents, and civilian personnel.

- Serves as technical expert for education programs including CCAF, commissioning, non-resident DE, college admission, and VA benefits; plans/coordinates graduation ceremonies.

- Performs outreach and customer service duties: prepares/conducts briefings, TAP advisement, publishes schedules, and serves at customer service counter.

- Produces reports, conducts testing, and executes special projects; maintains program data, administers examinations as Test Control Officer, and ensures test security.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Depending 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.

Positive education requirement (OPM Qualification Standard for 1740 series - knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, or continuing education programs)

Knowledge of a variety of academic, occupational, vocational, and career development resources

Ability to interpret agencies' directives, instructions and guidance, and make local decisions

Ability to gather, develop, and analyze a variety of data and make recommendations

Skill in conducting interviews and delivery of formal and informal presentations and briefings

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.