SCHOOL LIAISON SPECIALIST.

工作内容

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities as School Liaison Specialist. Interprets and implements Headquarters (HQ) and MAJCOM guidance and policies as they pertain to military child education.
• Is responsible for identifying, coordinating and obtaining a variety of resources and services for Air Force family members who have physical, developmental, emotional and/or intellectual limitations.
• Functions as an intermediary and advocate between installation leadership, parents and school administrators. Attends multi-functional meetings to present concerns, solutions, suggestions to school board officials and base leadership.
• Performs a variety of marketing and public relations strategies and administrative responsibilities related to military child education and EFMP support needs and services. Prepares reports, information papers, fact sheets and studies as required
  
  

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
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft as well as travel in the local area by motor vehicle.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Personal data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
• IAW SA-2020-25 This position requires a physical/medical examination.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able and willing to submit to an background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
• Position will be developmental to the target grade of GS-11. Upon completion of appropriate training and time in grade requirement, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next grade
• No PCS cost, recruitment is limited to the local commuting area of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium.
• This is a part time position, working 30 hours weekly/60 hours bi-weekly.
  
  

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, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-09:Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working with pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources (people, money, or equipment) governing military connected student school support programs. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to a broad range of functional areas related to Pre K-12 Education. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative skills for resolving issues or concerns identified by the community regarding Pre K-12 education. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in an appropriate manner with peers and management.

OR EDUCATION FOR GS-09: Successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GS-09: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master’s or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11:Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working with evaluation techniques to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of primary and secondary education programs and projects. Working with policies, and regulations governing the operations of school systems and applicable regulations. Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services/options. Ability to coordinate with a variety of regulatory, enforcement, and other agencies and develop recommendations to assist parents, school systems and military leadership with developing policies and resolving issues.

OR EDUCATION FOR GS-11: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GS-11: I have a combination of specialized 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 a copy of 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. 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.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.

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 of educational principles, practices, and concepts to serve as a liaison between the military community and local school system(s).
• Practical knowledge of social services delivery systems as well as practices, procedures, and methods utilized for accessing them.
• Knowledge and ability of evaluative techniques and data collection to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of primary and secondary education programs and projects.
• Knowledge of policies and regulations governing the operations of public schools systems and applicable Air Force regulations.
• Ability to use interviewing theories and techniques to gather education and personal information in order to advise individuals regarding primary and secondary education needs/opportunities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals/families, school representatives, and leadership.
  
  

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.

Additional Conditions Of Employment

• IAW SA-2020-25 This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical/medical requirements of this position as determined are: Assignments regularly involve long periods of standing, bending, and stooping to observe and study work operations in an industrial, storage, or comparable work area.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Position will be developmental to the target grade of GS-11. Upon completion of appropriate training and time in grade requirement, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next grade.
  
  

This is a developmental position that leads to the full performance level. The incumbent will receive on-the-job training designed to provide the opportunity to perform the duties at the full performance level. The incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next performance level upon (1) satisfactorily completing the training requirements (2) satisfactorily performing at the next performance level (3) meeting all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion and (4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.

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

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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click

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

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

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

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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 .

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• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.