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EDUCATION AND TRAINING TECHNICIAN (OA)

Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command

Summary

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/24/2026 to 03/03/2026
Salary
$53,512 to - $69,565 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
McGuire AFB, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
5N-AFPC-12895583-174340-VR
Control number
858680300

Duties

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SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is: to provide quality customer service and perform a variety of technical and administrative duties in support of education and testing services and civilian, military and on the job training programs.

DUTIES:

  • Assists military personnel of all ranks, their dependents, and/or civilian personnel, and retirees, in determining career and academic goals by providing detailed information concerning colleges and universities, testing, other methods of credit development, and other DoD educational and training opportunities. Receives and directs inquiries such as telephone calls, e-mails or visitors.
  • Provides financial aid information for educational programs, determines Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) eligibility and advises personnel on MTA policies and procedures.
  • Assists with civilian employee development and military training programs. Assists in the management of military technical training allocations and civilian and military Professional Military Education (PME).
  • Performs ancillary duties as required. Serves as test proctor for military and voluntary education examinations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • A security clearance may be required
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • The complexity of the joint base environment requires an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense objectives, policies, procedures, or pertinent regulatory requirements affecting military and civilian education CONT
  • CONT /training programs and the ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources as applicable to the joint base environment. CONT
  • CONT The scope of responsibility exceeds that of a standard Air Force position description.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
  • Personal data to which the employee has access must be controlled
  • The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM
  • Position is not Centrally Managed and PCS is not authorized

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience for GS-1702-06 level positions which includes knowledge of extensive body of rules, concepts, techniques, procedures and operations of Education and Training programs to perform a wide variety and full range of assignments to resolve routine/recurring problems and identify and elevate unique problems in development, academics and training operations. Knowledge of rules, procedures and operations concerning military education program requirements to sufficiently initiate, monitor and amend student record using automated systems. Knowledge of Education and Training program mission and objectives to perform assignments related to the functions.
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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 transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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 transcripts.

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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 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:
1. Knowledge of education and training websites and databases such as but not limited to: Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS), Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), Course Development Student Administration/Registrar (CDSAR), Air University Student Information System (AUSIS), Air Force Files Information Management System (AFRIMS), TDY-to-School Information System, Enterprise Information Management (EIM), and Defense Connect On-line (DCO).

2. Working knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures to distribute mail, answer telephone, keep appointment calendar, maintain files/office forms, and order supplies.

3. Technical knowledge and skill in the application and interpretation of DoD, Air Force, and other applicable policy, directives, instructions, and regulations as they relate to areas of responsibility.

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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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.

The resume/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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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