EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA) Non-AF DCIPS Interchange Non-Appropriated Fund Non-DoD Transfer Other (Interchange Agreements) People with Disabilities, Schedule A PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Veterans Employment Opportunities Act Veterans Recruitment AuthorityMajor Duties: **This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 6WAR10877 (Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-09). Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document.When the supervisor determines that full proficiency has been acquired, a Request for Personnel Action (RPA) will be submitted to the Civilian Personnel Office with an annotation that the incumbent is performing the full range and scope of duties and responsibilities for promotion.GS- 1720-07, The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Academic Program Specialist and teaching assistant for the Department of Philosophy, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Assists in promoting, coordinating, and improving education policies, programs, standards, activities, and opportunities in accordance with national policies and objectives for a formal, undergraduate educational program. Assists in academic program management, content delivery/refinement, to leverage student information systems and other platforms supporting student learning, to request/administer research grants, to work special projects, and to provide administrative support. This position is developmental to the target grade of GS-09 (reference CPD Number AR10877). All training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to promotion. 1720-09, The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Academic Program Specialist and teaching assistant for the Department of Philosophy, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Assists in promoting, coordinating, and improving education policies, programs, standards, activities, and opportunities in accordance with national policies and objectives for a formal, undergraduate educational program. Assists in academic program management, content delivery/refinement, to leverage student information systems and other platforms supporting student learning, to request/administer research grants, to work special projects, and to provide administrative support. DUTIES:GS-1720-07 In a developmental capacity, applies professional education and/or subject matter experience to analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate issues and recommends development and/or revision of lesson plans, instructional methods, procedures, and educational materials. Monitors, evaluates, and records student progress and performance. Performs a broad range of administrative support work for the assigned educational program. Maintains professional and technical expertise. GS-1720-09 Applies professional education and/or subject matter experience to analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate issues and recommends development and/or revision of lesson plans, instructional methods, procedures, and educational materials. Monitors, evaluates, and records student progress and performance. Performs a broad range of administrative support work for the assigned educational program. Maintains professional and technical expertise.