Summary About the Position: At the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, every Civilian role directly enables the success of our nation's special operations. We signify a high-performing workforce built on commitment, innovation, strategic management, and effective leadership, ensuring our employees are empowered, challenged, and valued. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding career with USASOC. Responsibilities Uses knowledge of the Security Cooperation Education and Training Program (SCETP). Provides daily accountability of students. Transports students on and off the installation for training related activities. Makes routine administrative decisions based on student performance. Monitors overall training progress of International Military Students. Reviews records for all students ensuring invitational travel orders/vouchers are correct. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1. Assist in resolving administrative issues involving training, travel, billeting. 2. Assist with student processing and applying regulatory guidance. 3. Supports training departments by helping monitor course schedules and prerequisite requirements. 4. Provide routine assistance to staff in addressing cultural, language, and interpersonal matters involving international students. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1. Monitor overall international student load and identify changes affecting budget or resource allocation. 2. Resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure international students are enrolled in appropriate training based on established prerequisites. 3. Conduct academic counseling and provided ongoing assistance throughout the training cycle. 4. Support student success and ensure compliance with Security Cooperation Education and Training Program(SCETP) and Security Assistance Training Field Activity (SATFA) requirements. 5. Ensure the supervisor is informed of unusual or sensitive issues and recommend solutions. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-5/7). Education Some positions allow education as a substitution, this position is based on experience only. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 60 Strategic Planning and Foreign Affairs Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Advance In-hire may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
