Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Country Program Management Assistant (CPMA) at the International Support Squadron (ISS) in Operation Support (ISF): to assist the Country Program Manager (IAS/CPMs as part of the Defense English Language Program (DELP), and to ensure all travel and database tasks are accomplished. DUTIES: In collaboration with or in the absence of the Country Program Manager (CPM), independently addresses inquiries and resolves issues from both internal and external stakeholders related to all aspects of International Military Student (IMS) administration. Manages all aspects of IMS administration, including the interpretation of the JSCET, SAMM, and JTR, to ensure the effective execution of all administrative functions for IMS. Provides dedicated financial customer service to IMS, ensuring compliance with DoD 7000.14-R Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and the JTR. Manages student administration within the Learning Management System. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 knowledge of relevant Department of State, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, DLIELC American Language Course, and civilian personnel policies, International Travel Orders, Joint Travel programs and regulations related to international in-residence mission; Familiarity and conciseness with student administrative matters; Knowledge of the data entry and retrieval elements of the database systems; Knowledge of program data contents and methods of defining and retrieving data in preparing statistical reports as needed. Note: Resume must show supporting details. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least one full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of 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: Knowledge in the field of EFL/ESL, English, Education, International/Foreign Affairs or other related area. Knowledge of the DELP, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and U.S. Security Cooperation education and training mission, directives, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the DLIELC American Language Course (ALC); training administration, policies and procedures. Knowledge of data system(s) used to process Temporary Living Allowances and travel pay actions, identifies and takes corrective action and generates a variety of reports for TLA. Ability to independently interact with all levels of personnel in multinational forums; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to interpret and apply regulations, directives, and tri-service procedures related to IMS pay, TLA and travel pay. Skill in writing informational reports and professional correspondence and in delivering briefings. 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 Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
