EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN

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 counsel, evaluate, and enroll outstanding cadet candidates who have the attributes to succeed at the Air Force Academy and meet the needs of the Air and Space Force by communicating with candidates and supporting applicants throughout the admissions cycle.

Major duties

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.

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 (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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. OR EDUCATION: Have 1 year of graduate-level education from an accredited college or university which is directly related to the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of graduate-level education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. 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-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. 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:

• 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.

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.

*****************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