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GUIDANCE COUNSELOR-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary objective of this position is to administer and manage programs/projects that impact the effectiveness and efficiency of education and training programs and operations. To serve as a professional guidance counselor providing general adult educational and career development counseling to both military and civilian personnel.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/10/2026 to 03/24/2026
Salary
$40,736 to - $97,087 per year

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

Pay scale & grade
NH 2
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
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-174002-12904277-SJB
Control number
860612700

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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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  • Provides informational, diagnostic, and/or academic counseling to military personnel of all ranks, their dependents, and/or civilian personnel pursuing undergraduate/graduate, vocational, technical, and professional development opportunities at various levels.
  • Counsels all Airmen regarding requirements for unique Air Force educational opportunities such as the Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeships, and Internships (JTEST-AI) for eligible Service members [(Career Skills Program (CSP)], Air Force Institute of Technology graduate and education with industry programs, Officer and Enlisted professional military education to include particular emphasis with the NCO and SNCO Academy Multimedia Correspondence courses and the Academic Deferment Program.
  • Provides mass briefings and monitors progress of individuals participating in educational and career enhancement programs and modifies career goals as appropriate.
  • Prepares/conducts strategic mass-briefings to include newcomers and educational briefings for groups or units to promote educational programs and prepare Airmen for post-service careers.
  • Performs a variety of administrative duties related to the educational counseling program.

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
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • Relocation cost or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period.
  • Selectee will keep abreast of developments in the educational counseling field and career field needs of the Air Force as well as occupational needs in civilian life by regularly reading a variety of professional journals and related publications.
  • Selectee must meet the positive education requirements as stipulated by US OPM for the 1740 occupational series.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Education Services Series 1740 located here.

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.

  1. Tests and measurement: Study of the selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests.
  2. Adult education: Study of the adult as a learner, teaching-learning theories for adults, models and procedures for planning, designing, managing, and evaluating adult learning activities.
  3. Educational program administration: Study of the foundation and methods in organizing for adult and continuing education programs.
  4. Curriculum development or design: Study of the principles and techniques for development of curricula for adult or vocational education programs.
  5. Teaching methods: Study of teaching strategies and learning styles of the adult learner.
  6. Guidance and counseling: Study of the purposes and methods in counseling and guidance, the role of the counselor in various settings, approaches to counseling, and the uses of tests in the counseling situation.
  7. Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems.
  8. Occupational information: Study of theories of occupational choice and vocational development and their application to the guidance process. Identification and utilization of various types of occupational information and resources

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include providing academic, career, and personal counseling to Airmen. Desired 1 year of experience delivering briefings, workshops, and one-on-one advising.
Desired 1 year of experience with Tuition Assistance, Credentialing Programs, CCAF requirements, and Testing Programs and AFVEC.
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IDEAL CANDIDATE: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a professional guidance counselor providing general adult educational and career development counseling to both military and civilian personnel. To manage school/training and employee development programs for the Air Armament Center. Provide managers with objectively based information that shall be used to make decisions regarding administrative and programmatic aspects of agency operations and management. Primary objective of this position is to administer and manage programs/projects that impact the effectiveness and efficiency of education and training programs and operations

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. Professional knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, or
continuing education programs and their accrediting processes. (See positive education requirement per OPM
Qualification Handbook for General Schedule Positions.)
2. Knowledge of various educational testing methodologies to select, administer, and interpret diagnostic tests
such as interest, aptitude, and achievement tests used in educational and career planning.
3. Knowledge of regulations, principles, techniques, communication techniques and approaches used in guidance
counseling to counsel students or enrollees regarding the establishment of educational and occupational
objectives.
4. Knowledge of a variety of occupational, vocational, and career development resources (educational and/or
community).
5. Ability to design and develop curriculum for adult educational or vocational programs.

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.

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-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

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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