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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Education Technician (Title 32) (Permanent)

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$52K/yr - $68K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Education Technician (Title 32) to support the Education Services Programs within the National Guard. The role involves performing administrative functions, administering tests, maintaining records, and providing information on educational services to personnel.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of administrative functions in support of the Education Services Programs (i.e. Information Management and Reporting Center (iMARC), nationalguardbenefits.com) in a State. Administers tests, assures that tests are conducted in accordance with standard procedures prescribed in the applicable regulations, and maintains records of results achieved. Consolidates, reviews, and requests data from iMARC, and other databases. Records individual education levels against goals and documents efforts made to increase those levels. Prepares reports of program achievements and budget requirements

Receives, researches, and processes

Consolidates information recorded in monthly program evaluation reports prepared from attendance records, contracts, or other sources and puts this information into the prescribed format. Maintains and updates State Education Web Site. Maintains records in accordance with prescribed procedures, including those pertaining to, troop educational levels, enrollment, attendance, and completion data, personal interview summaries, and subsequent recommendations, testing schedules and instructions, and other information. Receives, evaluates, and certifies transcripts

Maintains accountability for educational funds. Monitors expenditures and obligations against allotted budget. Checks expenditure documents for propriety, posts data, and balances accounts. Prepares requests for contracts using established procedures and readily available information. Receives and processes invoices from institutions. Recoup Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) when applicable

Provides information and briefings concerning educational services such as placement tests, Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB), all levels (intermediate through post-graduate) of educational programs and courses, tuition assistance, and other services available to qualified personnel who have requested this information. Information provided included program/course or tuition assistance program requirements, enrollment fees and other expenses, and other information that is readily available in program brochures, government publications, or other sources

In addition to providing information described above, in the absence of a designated guidance counselor, the incumbent may advise, counsel, and provide customer support for personnel regarding educational goals. Discusses potential benefit of course or educational programs in terms of career development and self development. Advice provided typically involves helping personnel select educational programs or courses that are best suited to their background and goals or evaluating prior education to determine applicability to other programs when in-depth analysis is not required. Complex counseling, assignments, such as assisting personnel in the definition of educational goals or weighing various educational options, are referred to higher authority

May serve as the control officer for all civilian high school and college tests. Prepares required quarterly reports and audits regarding test material. Administers Army Personnel Testing (APT) (i.e. Flight Test, ASVAB, etc.)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Education program developmentTraining event schedulingAudio-visual presentationsEducational testsMeasurementsCustomer supportAdministrative functionsRecord keepingBudget monitoringCounseling skills

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a trial period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

This position is not located at a bargaining unit

All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

Experience, education, or training that demonstrated the ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the various duties of the position

Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government

This experience must include activities such as: Experience in conducting and developing education and training programs

Experience conducting, supervising, or developing education or training programs

Experience in scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits and training meetings; or, assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development

Experience in audio-visual presentations, educational tests and measurements, and instructing techniques