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Duties Summary : The primary purpose of this position is to act as the Curriculum Coordinator of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Fellows program, an in-resident Professional Military Education (PME), Intermediate Development Education and Senior Development Education (IDE and SDE), by providing Headquarters Air University (HQ AU) and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) oversight and guidance responding to DoD, Air Staff, and MAJCOMs on matters regarding the DAF Fellows program. This position would also be responsible for the day-to day management of operational aspects of the DAF Fellows program, ensuring operations comply with all applicable directives governing fellowships and Professional Military Education operations and associated DoD, Air Force, and AETC guidance. Duties : 1. Assists the Director in the oversight and management of Department of Air Force Fellows assigned to academic, corporate, governmental, and research institutions nationwide. 2. Provides professional leadership, advice, guidance, and authoritative consulting on education matters concerning all Department of the Air Force Fellows. 3. Evaluates individual Fellow performance and serves as the primary academic advisor to DAF Fellows. 4. Collects, curates, and maintains the DAF Fellows database. 5. Executes funding, resources, and budget management. Requirements Conditions of employment * Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * Position is not Centrally Managed and PCS is not authorized * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays * Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance 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, Professional and Scientific Positions Group Standard, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1710, Instructional Systems Series. *Basic Requirement for GS-1701 Positions: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIANCE: courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience for GS-1701-12 which includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of commonly applied concepts, and methodologies in carrying out information, personnel, and advising operating officials, techniques, and methods to a variety of work situations. Knowledge of the program goals and objectives and administrative operations of the organization for projects and studies. In-depth knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as impact priorities, and related support resources which affect the education and training program. Knowledge is applied in developing new or modified work methods, records and files, management processes, procedures for administering program services, and automating work processes for the conduct of administrative support functions or program operations. Knowledge of the methods of performing such duties as conducting reviews, collecting and analyzing information and skill in weighing the impact of variables such as critical personnel qualifications, access and entry restrictions, developing guidance for applying security policy, procedures and other issues that influence the course of actions taken in resolving security questions, issues and various levels or degrees of security controls. Knowledge of security classification methods and principles, concepts, and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 administrative, personnel and budget laws, regulations, policies and procedures and uses this knowledge to assist in the management of programs and processes. 2. Knowledge regarding the duties, priorities, commitments, and policies of Air University and Air War College. Knowledge is required to prepare a variety of internal reports and documents based on information obtained from staff files, meetings, and other sources. Incumbent must independently prepare administrative, personnel, and budget reports. 3. Knowledge of academic and research specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. 4. Skill in fact-finding, compiling data, and ability to research files, procedures and regulations. Skill is used to compile data, provide analysis, present recommendations, compose correspondence, and advise on procedures. 5. Ability to use automated software programs to perform tasks associated with the work such as word processing, database management, spreadsheets, graphics, and other computer software programs associated with an office environment. Must be able to work with a team that is geographically distributed. 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 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 transcriptswith 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 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 FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for