Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: All U. S. Citizens

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This is a temporary position Not to Exceed (NTE) 4 years

As a EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

- As a technical authority on accreditation of education and project management, the incumbent provides advice and recommendations regarding academic processes, effective instruction techniques, learner pathways, current trends etc. for adult education, to NCCA's Division/Branch Chief and Senior Polygraph Examiners responsible for the programs.
- Evaluating faculty: Ensuring the quality of classroom instruction by evaluating both full-time and part-time faculty.
- The incumbent advises the NCCA Director, Division/Branch Chiefs, and Senior Polygraph Examiners on policy and other issues related to academic processes/compliance, classroom engagement, instructor effectiveness, accreditation standards, and evaluations.
- The incumbent is responsible for program management; long-term planning; establishing goals, procedures and requirements in support of NCCA's programs and its academic functions.
- The incumbent provides guidance and recommendations for organizational academic activities and education administrative functions in support of NCCA's organizational partners representing approximately 30 federal government agencies across the federal government from DOD, IC, DOJ, DHS, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: The Educational Program Specialist (Associate Dean), 1701 occupation has specific educational requirements which apply to all positions. From the options below, select the one response which describes your educational background. Education above the high school level must have been completed in a U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts are required at the time of application.

A. Degree: Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, or an Educational Specialist (EdS) in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualification and perform the duties of the position.

B. Degree: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled with 3 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position

C. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); Supervising or administering a training program; Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

D. My education and/or experience is not reflected in the above statements.12/27/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: In-depth knowledge of current and evolving methods and techniques of educational learning theories; Advanced skill in the planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs using a wide range of instructional methods, materials, and techniques; Experience leading faculty and staff in a formal educational environment, e.g., as a professor, department head, associate dean, education administrator, director, etc.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Decision making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
2. Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis - Developing and applying quantitative and qualitative analytic methods to identify, collect, process, and analyze large data sets.
3. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
4. Teaching Others - Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
5. Vision - Understands where the organization is headed and how to make a contribution; takes a long term view and recognizes opportunities to help the organization accomplish its objectives or move toward the vision.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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• Start and end dates (including the month and year).
• The number of hours you worked per week.
• The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.
• Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.