Location: San Antonio,TX, USA
Summary Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as academic and program advisor/manager for International Military Student (IMS), Army, Navy, Air Force Military Departments, security cooperation offices (SCO), combatant commands (COCOM) and international military student offices (IMSO). Responsibilities Executes and monitors country training plans and programs based on program requirements. Serves as primary Point of Contact (POC) for all US agencies in support of IMS at DLIELC. Develops and initiates proper documentation, including estimated DLIELC training costs and sequences and identification of potential problem areas based on factors unique to the requesting countries. Liaison for managed countries' representatives, Army, Navy, Air Force Military Departments, and other US Government agencies. Develops official correspondence, reports, database progress messages and talking papers on assigned programs. Answers inquiries and develops detailed data and analysis for Senior DLI Staff, VIP, Army, Navy, Air Force Military Departments, SCO, COCOM and DSCA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued: Employee has a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations/Affairs, International Business and/or BSL/EFL, Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural Education, Linguistics, Foreign Languages, or Education or related specialty areas (or 24 hours in one of those fields) and one year of experience in the field and 1 year equivalent to at least GS-11. 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, Foreign Affairs Series 0130. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: OR EDUCATION: Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR EXPERIENCE: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have directly related specialized experience in the amounts required for the grade level as shown below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). My experience includes Knowledge of the working of foreign governments, the nature of their military and civilian governmental structures, and the culture and political dynamics influencing them. Knowledge of DoD, DSCA, USA, USN and USAF, and organizational policies, goal objectives and directives as applicable to foreign assistance laws and statutory requirements associated with the security Cooperation goals and objective as they apply to planning m obtaining and executing international student training contracts: Knowledge and familiarity with instructional principles and techniques required to make effective training program recommendations. 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: Knowledge of the formulation and direction of foreign affairs of the Government or in the study and disposition of information bearing on international relations. Knowledge and understanding of the law, DoD, DSCA, and USA guidance and policies governing the SATP along with organization, procedures and administrative operations throughout school system. Knowledge is applied in determining compliance and in developing new or modified administrative/ support procedures related to IMS in CONUS training. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations carried out by personnel involved in programming, supporting or training IMS. Knowledge of management principles, organizational goals/objectives, staffing guides and administrative regulations governing DLIBLC. Knowledge of the principles and techniques required to evaluate instructional systems/training programs; Ability to analyze training program problems and to develop timely and economical alternative solutions. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally; Skill in working harmoniously with personnel of various cultures and ranks; Skill in using common computer equipment and software (qualified typist is not required); Skill in managing financial resources of the USAF and foreign governments. 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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here 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 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.