GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, Position Description Number D2011000 and is part of the PA Deputy Chief of Staff G1, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!Major Duties: As a GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, GS-1740-09, you will interview and counsel military personnel to help them develop and achieve a valid education goal and subsequent occupation. Delegate and/or perform a variety of administrative and customer support functions relative to the Education Services Programs (i.e. Information Management and Reporting Center (iMARC), nationalguardbenefits.com) in a State. May serve as test control officer for all civilian high school and college tests. Delegate and/or maintain files and libraries of current educational material, including catalogs of colleges and universities, military and government sponsored education programs, occupational books, periodicals, manuals, and other vocational materials concerning opportunities and requirements for specific vocations/occupations. Delegate and/or schedule on-site classes, off-site classes, and satellite testing sites for individuals to attain their educational goals. Monitor individual Soldier educational progress and conducts follow-ups to ensure that individuals are meeting their goals. Prepare and/or conduct educational briefings. Conduct surveys of educational needs and preferences. Serve as alternate administrator of the education program. Perform other duties as assigned.