Summary

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The purpose of this position is to function as the installation's testing program manager/Test Control Officer (TCO). Responsible for the management and administration of the Air Force Military Personnel Testing System (AFMPTS), Voluntary Education Testing Program, and other specialized testing programs.

Duties

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1. Directs and administers the installation level testing programs, which may include, but not limited to all military tests (AFOQT, CDC, EDPT, TBAS, AFRAT, HAZMAT, etc.), the Credit-by-Exam program (CLEP/DSST), civilian testing programs, such as FAA and Pearson Vue testing, and any other required tests IAW with applicable directives.

2. Manages and administers the installation's Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) tests.

3. Management/Security of Test Materials.

4. Manages the Foreign Language Proficiency Pay & Bonus (FLPP/FLPB) programs.

5. Develop, interpret, and analyze data extracts and reports from automated testing databases and/or develop the most efficient and effective automated systems approaches for presenting reports and graphics for management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship 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
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Personnel data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately
• Must obtain a SECRET security clearance
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which include evenings and weekends
• 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.

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-1740, Education Services Series.

**Basic Requirement for GS-1740 Positions: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled in one or a combination of the areas described below. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below. (For guidance counselor positions, a college or university-sponsored practicum in counseling is also required):

Tests and measurement

Adult education

Educational program administration

Curriculum development or design

Teaching methods (Study of adult learner)

Guidance and counseling

Career planning

Occupational information

NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts.

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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: I have at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-II (or higher) pay band or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to functions performed as a Test Controlling officers, who assists with development in relation to test control, security, and dispositions of test materials; knowledge of promotion, career, proficiency and other military test, identifying discrepancies in selective records, screen and develop a list of eligibles for promotion based on date of rank and scheduled pending promotion boards; knowledge of regulations and procedures regarding the receipt, storage, handling, accountability, and destruction of controlled test materials; knowledge of Military Personnel Database Systems (MILPDS), Case Management Systems (CMP) and WAPS Information Retrieval System (WIRE) to document, pull and analyze reports, review/manipulate automated products and enter data/correct errors. Note: Resume must show supporting details.

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Education: Have successfully completed graduate level education (or higher) in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

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Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. 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:

1. Knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to functions performed as Test Control Officer. Skill in assisting with policy, procedures and guideline development in relation to test control, security, and disposition of test materials.

2. Knowledge of promotion, career, proficiency and other military tests; identify discrepancies in selective records; screen and develop lists of eligibles for promotion based on date of rank and scheduled pending promotion boards, reconcile headquarters promotion eligible lists.

3. Ability to analyze, research, interpret rules, regulations, procedures and precedents relating to military testing, military e complex procedural and program issues and provide guidance to commanders, supervisors, managers, and military personnel.

4. Knowledge of the regulations, directives, policies, and procedures regarding the receipt, storage, handling, accountability, and destruction of controlled test materials. Knowledge of military personnel policies, programs, regulations, and procedures regarding rank structure, assignments, eligibility, record keeping and the requirements for promotion.

5. Knowledge/experience with Military Personnel Database System (MILPDS), Case Management System (CMS) and WAPS Information Retrieval System (WIRE) to document, pull and analyze reports, review/manipulate automated products and enter data/correct errors.

6. Knowledge of various office processing software, procedures and functions employed to produce a wide range of documents and correspondence.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Benefits

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