EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as a technical authority/lead project facilitator across the squadron Educational Technology initiatives. Advises management and colleagues on difficult problems, conducts special studies, and proposes options and alternatives representing the squadron.

Major duties

Plans, directs, integrates, and executes all aspects of the squadron's educational technology program within cost, schedule, performance, and/or system supportability requirements. Directs, coordinates, and oversees project/study work, to include oversight of related contracts. Serves as the project leader for squadron-level projects as a subject matter expert (SME). Serves as a trainer for educational technology initiatives. Provides training and assistance to faculty and staff, students, and other users on the functions and capabilities of multimedia education and technology. Represents the squadron at higher levels within the command. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating organizations.

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, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes (1) Working with web-based theories, principles, practices, technical and non-technical elements of interactive multimedia courseware program authoring, developing and delivery, which integrates text, digital sound, animation, video, graphics, and interactive capabilities; (2) Working knowledge of planning, scheduling, conducting, and facilitating projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the productivity of work operations in a program or support setting; and (3) Working with Contracting Officer Representative duties and responsibilities in regard Distant Leaming (DL) development by contractors. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: In-depth knowledge of organization's mission, function, policies, procedures, and techniques, and skill in integrating management services to solve a variety of human resources and management support problems and DLIELC's role in the greater DoD/Security Assistance framework. Thorough knowledge of the web-based theories, principles, practices, technical and non-technical elements of interactive multimedia courseware program authoring, developing and delivery, which integrates text, digital sound, animation, video, graphics, and interactive capabilities. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate, mentor and interact effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization, including across multinational forums. Professional knowledge of ESL/EFL principles, theories, methods, and techniques of instruction, including the role of culture in language instruction. Knowledge of Contracting Officer Representative duties and responsibilities in regard Distant Learning (DL) development by contractors. Skill in analyzing, evaluating and directing development and training and organizational management projects as well as identifying and assessing training gaps and to develop and oversee appropriate and viable solutions. 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

*****************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS**: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt