SUPERVISORY EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Summary

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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to exercise managerial and supervisory authorities by serving as the Deputy Director of the Admissions Directorate at HQ USAFA, sharing with the Director the full scope of duties, responsibilities, and authorities for planning, developing, and administering the United States Air Force Academy admissions program to serve the needs of the United States Air Force. The incumbent is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for the Director of Admissions in all areas of functional responsibility; represents the Admissions Directorate and the commander at meetings, conferences, official functions, and community events; and, when acting as the senior official in the absence of the commander, possesses the same authority and prerogatives as the commander, excluding UCMJ authority which is vested in military officers only. Exercise first-level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Directorate of Admissions command office and four division chiefs. Exercise second-level supervisory and managerial authorities over 1700 personnel in the Admissions Liaison Division, the Recruiting Division, the Operations Support Division, and the Selections Division. Duties: 1. Serves as the "alter ego" for the Director of the Admissions Directorate at HQ USAFA, planning, organizing, and managing the activities of the Admissions programs and policies. 2. Participates with the Commander in the exercise of supervisory personnel management responsibilities. 3. Develops and manages Admissions strategic plans, policy, goals, and objectives. 4. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one or more years of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-13 level (or equivalent grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc.) which includes knowledge of university admission practices and national recruitment techniques for high school and college students; and skills in collecting, evaluating, and interpreting admission data to establish goals and meet admission targets; organizing and coordinating events with organizations outside of admissions; and ability to analyze work methods and procedures, develop improvement measures, and implement policies and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable DoD Directives, Air Force and Air Force Academy Instructions, and the legal mandates and constraints of U.S.C. Title 10, and Title 32, Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and HIPAA. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: 1. Knowledge of university admission practices, and national recruitment techniques for high school and college students; and skill in collecting, evaluating, and interpreting admission data to establish goals and meet admission targets; organizing and coordinating events with organizations outside of admissions; and ability to analyze work methods and procedures, develop improvement measures, and implement policies and procedures. 2. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable DoD Directives, Air Force and Air Force Academy Instructions, and the legal mandates and constraints of U.S.C. Title 10 and Title 32, Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and HIPAA. 3. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 5. Skill in using a range of computer software applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets. 6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to a variety of public and political audiences. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.