SUPERVISORY EDUCATION SPECIALIST

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Major 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.