EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST

Description:

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Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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-1701, General Education and Training series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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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-07 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of educational principles, concepts, methods and practices sufficient to interpret policies and procedures, which govern student admission/enrollment into degree programs, non-degree programs and various, course offerings at Air University and Air University affiliated schools. Knowledge of the organization's operations and functions sufficient to evaluate information gathered from various sources and use basic analytical methods and techniques to determine adequacy of, or deficiencies in the scheduling function. Knowledge of the AU curriculum programs and objectives to maintain and coordinate academic programmed events. Also, maintain student academic status from enrollment to graduation perform assignments and resolve a wide range of issues using accepted practices. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input data, and maintain accurate files.

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EDUCATION: Two (2) full 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in an education related field of study is required, along with knowledge of the Americancollegiate systems, including university organizations requirements for degree accreditation.
• Broad knowledge of Air University admissions requirements for academic degree programs, registration,graduation and transcription policies and procedures for processes, to include international, sister services, andcivilian students.
• Broad working knowledge of Air Force, Air University regulations, policies, and procedures for the day-to-dayadministration of a degree granting academic program. This includes complying with the precedents set by the AURegistrar for resident and non-resident students.
• Broad knowledge of the organization's operations and procedures to evaluate information gathered from varioussources to determine an accurate and applicable solution.
• Broad knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input data, and maintain accurate academic, student, and faculty data.
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum and program offerings to support faculty and students.
• Ability to use one or more established computer programs/software (Microsoft Office) to enter, maintain, sort and retrieve organizational and/or program data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy

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.