EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides mass briefings and a variety of outreach and customer services duties.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties related to the educational counseling program.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• Must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.
• Must submit a copy of your transcripts.
• Knowledge of DoD, 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of military and civilian occupations and occupational trends.
• Ability to interpret agencies' directives, instructions, and guidance and make local decisions and recommendations based on analysis.
• Skill in conducting interviews and delivery of formal and informal presentations and briefings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.