EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Description:

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Requirements:

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, 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: A Bachelor's degree (or higher 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 with your application.

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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: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of educational program administration, policies, and procedures. Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction and the ability to evaluate instructional program and objectives to assess progress toward their achievement. In-depth knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction, evaluation, accreditation, and of technology-enhanced methods for curriculum development and delivery. Knowledge of educational programs, principles, and policies and the skills to accomplish special studies and projects. Knowledge of the Systems Acquisition process. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Expert knowledge of educational program administration, policies, and procedures.
2. Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction and the ability to evaluate instructional program and objectives to assess progress toward their achievement.
3. In-depth knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction, evaluation, accreditation, and of technology-enhanced methods for curriculum development and delivery.
4.Knowledge of educational programs, principles, and policies and the skills to accomplish special studies and projects.
5. Knowledge of the Systems Acquisition process.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.