Manager Language Tester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties * Plans, organizes and oversees the activities of the Test & Measurement Branch. * Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. * Represents the branch, division and organization with a variety of installation, defense-component and international agencies.

* Provide professional, educational and management advice to the DLIELC leaders. Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * 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 * Must have signed a mobility agreement in accordance with DLIELC's mobility plan * A secret clearance is required and must be maintained * This is a Supervisory Position. A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft * In accomplishing duties at nonresident and overseas sites, must be able to endure such hardships as long periods of travel; sleep deprivation, extremes of temperature; lack of heat and hot water in lodging facilities; (cont...) * (cont...) climbing steep and long flights of stairs; walking on unpaved, poorly paved, and slippery surfaces; walking long distances, lugging heavy suitcases to and from airports, driving in chaotic traffic; (cont...) * (cont...) periods of isolation in remote areas; inability to effectively communicate due to language barriers, poorly prepared and poor quality food, unsanitary conditions in restaurants and hotels, unclean rest rooms, (cont...) * (cont...) high levels of air pollution, different cultural values, and the multitude of eventualities arising from travel overseas.

Medical care may be extremely limited at some overseas locations. * a. Master's degree in one of the following disciplines: Language Testing, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)/Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) * English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language (EFL); Applied Linguistics (or Linguistics); Teaching Foreign Language (MATFL)AND Three years of professional language testing experience that includes: test development * psychometric analysis, comprehension(listening/reading) and oral proficiency assessment of adult non-native language learners, and competency diagnostics for student placement in language training programs * (test control, delivery, and/or proctoring do not satisfy this requirement without the aforementioned testing experience).

b. Undergraduate degree in Language Testing; ESL/EFL; English; foreign languages; * AND one year of professional level experience teaching ESL/EFL to adults AND three years of professional experience developing language tests (test control, delivery, and/or proctoring do not satisfy this requirement); * c. any undergraduate degree AND 24 upper-level semester (or equivalent) hours of undergraduate courses equivalent to a major in one of the above stated disciplines (Language Testing, TESOL, TESL, TEFL, ESL,EFL, Applied Linguistics) * AND one year of professional level experience teaching ESL/EFL to adults AND three years of professional experience developing language tests (test control, delivery, and/or proctoring do not satisfy this requirement).

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A 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 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: -- 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 a copy 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: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching English as a second or foreign language. Knowledge of the DLIELC ALC and its applications, including the use of technology in the classroom. Knowledge of testing theory and practice with emphasis on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test, the American Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT), and the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) rating procedures and scale.

Ability to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of existing ELTPs, including programs under contractor management, at nonresident locations. Note: You must submit a copy 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: * Specialized knowledge of ESL assessment principles, theories, methodologies; test design, development, and analysis approaches; and DoD and DLIELC testing policies and procedures. * Skills in analyzing problems related to reliable and valid English-language testing, implementing effective test measurement procedures, and developing strategic goals consistent with organization mission and vision. * Skills in working with all levels within the organization using effective oral and written communications.

* Ability to establish testing program objectives and assess progress and success. * Ability to analyze, evaluate and accomplish special language testing studies and projects; Ability to analyze problems and to develop timely solutions. * Ability to supervise employees.

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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click .

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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 for more information. 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.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30