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STUDENT SERVICES SPECIALIST-Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief, Student Services for the AF Test Pilot School (TPS).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/13/2026 to 03/04/2026
Salary
$104,349 to - $161,313 per year

Salary listed is Edwards AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon that duty location.

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Locations
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Edwards AFB, CA
Eglin AFB, FL
Holloman AFB, NM
Nellis AFB, NV
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-030103-12889023-SJB
Control number
857775600

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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  • Student Services/Registrar: As the TPS Registrar, works with Air University (AU) to ensure TPS satisfies degree accreditation for military and civilian Pilots, Combat Systems Operators Flight Test Engineers, and Space Test Course students.
  • International Affairs: Serves as advisor/subject matter expert on foreign policies, laws, regulations, service agreements, and directives that govern USAF international education and training programs and services.
  • Publics Affairs (PA): Serves as the organization PA subject matter expert and program manager to include media operations, social media activities, security and policy review.
  • Student Services Manager: Directs activities to ensure effective execution of the Student Services mission. Assigns and reviews work delegated to supporting members of TPS staff.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • This position may require travel.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period.
  • This position may require Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft approximately 15 days per year.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the occupational Series -- 0301 - General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include providing high quality constituent and registrar services to students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors as well as leading student registration and reporting, data analysis, student data system operation and other academic administrations functions.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position is a dynamic and experienced professional with a proven track record in administration, international relations, and public affairs. They are a master of multitasking, seamlessly transitioning between the roles of registrar, foreign student advisor, and public relations manager. This individual possesses exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, from students and faculty to high-level military officials and foreign dignitaries.

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. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officials from various local, national and international
organizations to establish and maintain successful program execution.
2. Professional knowledge of college degree programs, curriculum documentation practices, entrance
requirements and military flying program prerequisites as well as an understanding of methods/techniques to
maintain an accredited program.
3. Skill in gathering, evaluating and interpreting conflicting data, considering various points of view, to develop
strategic conclusions and deliver optimal recommendations.
4. Strong, effective communicator with tact and diplomacy, orally and in writing, to lead team studies and
develop organizational positions; negotiate complex, controversial issues; to provide informational briefings to
include options and recommendations to high level leadership; logically and effectively explain/develop
programs, functions and activities to provide understanding of the organization's efforts.
5. Knowledge of international affairs and Foreign Disclosure to include regulations, policies and guidance for
student exchanges and international visits.
6. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, policies and practices of a Public Affairs program.

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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.


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


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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.


BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.


Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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