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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert on the scholarship process, performing the full range of substantive administrative, clerical and/or procedural work in support of Headquarters Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (HQ AFROTC) scholarship programs. Duties Serves as a technical expert on a variety of educational and personnel programs. Manages multiple automated AFROTC scholarship selection boards. Independently processes paperwork, manages multiple office automation software programs with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents, formats, spreadsheets, and data management to support goals and program training cycles. Serves as a liaison between AFROTC and staff at the cadet data processing system department. Assists with creating and updating AFROTC guides for scholarship applicants and AFROTC staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at leastone year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes knowledge of comprehensive body of rules, procedures and major command directives, concepts, guidance, and policies as they relate to air force officer training and commission programs and knowledge of scholarship theories principals, techniques, and the ability to use those techniques to gather educational and personal information to advise individuals regarding educational and vocational opportunities. Note: Resume must show supporting details. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education.. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 Title 10, US Code, Air Force instructions, and all other regulations pertaining to the operation and function of scholarships for AFROTC cadets. Knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and similar matters.. Knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures such as independently processing paperwork, managing multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of reports, documents, formats, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. Ability to use one or more established computer programs/software (Microsoft Office) to enter, maintain, sort and retrieve organizational and/or program data. Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and adjust work priorities as required to meet organizational goals and timelines. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and maintain effective work relationships. Skill in using and interpreting automated systems and software in order to draft report and extract data. 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 Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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 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. Disabled veteran leave 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 here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.