USAJOBS · 1 day ago
EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN
Air Force Academy, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $67K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Educational Technician at the Air Force Academy. The primary purpose of this position is to counsel, evaluate, and enroll outstanding cadet candidates who have the attributes to succeed at the Academy and meet the needs of the Air and Space Force.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Processes and evaluates pre-candidate questionaries, promotes candidate kits, and updates applicants and candidates of their admissions status
Conducts personal, telephonic, and virtual counseling in response to inquiries on behalf of applicants/candidates
Receives, evaluates eligibility, and processes applicant/candidate Presidential, Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans (CODDV), Children of Medal of Honor Recipients (COMHR), Honor Military Schools (JROTC) and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and Airmen/Guardian (Regular, Reserve, ANG) nomination requests
Participates in small working groups to review and update policies, procedures, and complete special projects
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Limited Area of Consideration - AF Internal Employee at US Air Force Academy Command
Requires an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense objectives, policies, procedures, or pertinent requirements affecting civilian and military education/training programs
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources as applicable
Will be required to travel on TDY in accordance with JTR. Will occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and travel on military and/or commercial aircraft. Must not be afraid of flying
Personnel data to which the incumbent may have access is controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and must be safeguarded appropriately
Must keep abreast of developments in the educational counseling field and career field needs of the Air Force as well as occupational needs in civilian life by regularly reading a variety of professional journals and related publications
Overtime may be required
May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements based on the scope of the mission during times of conflict or staffing shortages
May have additional duties assigned
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level (or higher) or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of such experience includes, knowledge of operating computer applications, Microsoft products (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and office automation devices. Knowledge of college admissions practices. Knowledge of analyzing and evaluating pertinent documents to include high school and college transcripts, application forms, as well as other official documents, and making recommendations on candidate records
I have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts
I have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Expert knowledge of college admissions practices from initiating an application to final admittance
Knowledge of operating computer applications, Microsoft products (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and office automation devices
Skill in analyzing and evaluating pertinent documents to include high school and college transcripts, application forms, as well as other official documents, and making recommendations on candidate records
Ability to interpret and apply, Title 10, USC, DoD Instructions, DAF Instructions, agency instructions, policies, procedures, and precedents regarding complex admissions cases
Ability to tactfully provide guidance and counseling to prospective candidates and general admissions policies to the public at large. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work in a professional manner with senior officers and Federal officials such as Congressional staffers, Admissions Liaison Officers, and other agency staff members
Ability to perform work independently and in small groups or teams
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
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