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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

Summary

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/28/2026 to 05/05/2026
Salary
$90,823 - $118,072 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Lackland AFB, TX
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
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
9P-AFPC-12948377-241032-KDS
Control number
866949100

Duties

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Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to sustain, enhance the mission of CCTD and the DLIELC Professional Development program. This position is primarily responsible for developing, managing, delivering and evaluating professional development initiatives for DLIELC staff and faculty across the organization.

Duties:
1. Independently manages assigned training program area(s). Delivers professional and organizational development services or locates appropriate resources for delivery of services..

2. Provides training to faculty and staff. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of current concepts, principles and practices in assigned area(s). Applies full professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of adult learning theory and, employee development methods, and modes of assessment.

3. Initiates projects, researches subject matter, analyzes results, develops, produces, and evaluates instructional materials and measurement instruments. Analyzes and designs solutions for managers to support faculty and staff's ability to adapt to an ever-changing social, cultural and digital environment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Position is not Centrally Managed and PCS is not authorized
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Highly desired: Professional certifications in change management, conflict management, emotional intelligence, digital literacy and return on investment analysis (CONT)
  • Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Organizational Development; Leadership Development; Adult Learning; Education or Applied Linguistics (or Linguistics); OR (CONT)
  • Undergraduate degree in Organizational Development; Leadership Development; Adult Learning; Education or Applied Linguistics (or Linguistics) AND one year of professional level experience developing or managing training programs; OR (CONT)
  • any undergraduate degree AND 24 semester (or equivalent) hours of undergraduate courses equivalent to a major in one of the above stated disciplines AND one year of professional level experience developing or managing training programs
  • Incumbent may be videotaped while training for the professional development of DLIELC faculty and staff
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret clearance as a condition of continued employment in this position
  • Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series.

Basic Requirement for GS-1701 Positions: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience for GS-1740-12 which includes professional knowledge of ESL/EFL teaching principles, approaches, and methodology. Knowledge of the English language to include grammar, phonology, linguistics and functions, etc.  Mastery of the principles, concepts and techniques of ESL/EFL language training, teaching principles, approaches, and methodology.  Knowledge of ESL/EFL assessment techniques and test/measurement principles, including the Oral Proficiency Interview process and techniques.  Knowledge of the American culture and its relationship to the English language, as well as concepts related to intercultural communication.  Knowledge of the principles of instructional material design and development.  Knowledge of DLIELC training policies, procedures, and administration.  Knowledge and understanding of the personnel management program, mission and functions and the management objectives in order to respond to management's immediate and long-range employee development needs.  Knowledge of the principles of project management. Knowledge/understanding of the role of DLIELC in the greater DOD/security assistance training environment.  Knowledge and skill to serve as consultant and advisor to supervisors, course developers, instructors and subject matter experts concerning the design, development and evaluation of instructional materials and personnel.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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.Ability to establish program objectives, provide guidelines for implementation, make recommendations for program and course improvements, and evaluate and assess progress toward achievement of organizational goals.

2. Knowledge/understanding of the role of DLIELC in the greater DOD/security assistance training environment.

3. Awareness of the latest developments and applications in the field of employee development and training. Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of employee development, American culture and its relationship to the English language, as well as concepts related to intercultural communication and adult education and training and how these relate to the policies, practices and educational philosophy of DLIELC.

4. Specialized knowledge of instructional methods and design, evaluation of training programs, and task and learning analysis. Skilled in working with technology to develop course products and manage training.

5. Ability to provide leadership to initiate and maintain cooperation and support from diverse internal and external elements. Skilled in coordinating, communicating, and providing feedback to team members, leadership, faculty and staff. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required.

6. Ability to analyze and evaluate source data, accomplish research for training projects, and apply this knowledge to controversial, unconventional or unique training administration requirements.

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.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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.

Air Education and Training Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • AF DCIPS Interchange
  • AF Internal Employee
  • Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA)
  • DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
  • EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees
  • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
  • Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Employee
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
  • Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
  • Non-Appropriated Fund
  • Non-DoD Transfer
  • Other (Interchange Agreements)
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
  • PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
  • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
  • Veterans Recruitment Authority

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
JBSA Lackland AFB
1720 Patrick Street
JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236
US

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