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EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
JFHQ / G1

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number NGT5227000 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.

This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 103 (Volunteer Chapter).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/08/2026 to 04/23/2026
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Nashville, TN
1 vacancy
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
Excepted
Promotion potential
9
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
TN-12927539-AR-T526-024
Control number
864305100

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Clarification from the agency

All Permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employees (T32 military technicians/ T5 National Guard employees) with membership in the Tennessee Army National Guard, who meet qualification standards.

Duties

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As an EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST, GS-1740-09, you will provide oversight as an advisor and consultant serving Army National Guard personnel within a state for off duty civilian training and education, programs include several different goal oriented programs such as vocational, high school, baccalaureate, or post graduate level. Principal liaison between National Guard members and participating public and private educational institutions. Perform educational and vocational counseling which consists of advising and assisting ARNG members on individual programs of study available, to include High School Equivalency (GED), correspondence, self-teaching, new and innovative/non-traditional college to include Associate, Baccalaureate degree programs, first Masters or Professional degree which meet their academic and vocational requirements. Estimate, obtain, and execute the necessary program funds and determines their allocation. Serve as the coordinator and Alternate Test Control Officer (ATCO) for the DANTES testing section to include ordering, receiving, accounting, and safeguarding test material with appropriate security measures; and disseminates program guidance for examinations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, training, and knowledge that involves administering, supervising, promoting, coordinating, conducting, and evaluating programs, activities, or opportunities designed to provide individualized career-related or self-development education plans.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 24 months or 1 year at the next lower GS level specialized experience as a program manager, advisor and consultant, that provide education or services in the areas of incentives, career management, and self-development; experience as a program manager, advisor and consultant; experience to Army National Guard Soldiers.

Education

Education Requirement: None

Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is available.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO), Plans and Actions Branch of the Army National Guard in the Education Services Office. This position serves as program manager, advisor and consultant within the state. The incumbent has responsibility for the development, management and administration of an education and incentive programs designed to provide individual career-related or self development assistance and planning requirements for Army National Guard military personnel.

Agency contact information

Melody Stephens
Phone
629-332-6139
Email
melody.l.stephens.mil@army.mil
Address
TN ARMY
3041 Sidco Dr
Nashville, TN 37204
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