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QualificationsIn 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 Group Standard, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, Instructional Systems 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. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIANCE: courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. AND 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-1701-12 which includes 1) Conceiving, developing and instructing specifically designed English as a Second Language (ESL) materials and lesson plans covering a wide range of American English usage and USAF Terminology for international military students (IMS). 2) Determining adjustment problems of IMSs and recommending solutions that respect their cultural backgrounds and degrees of English language fluency. 3) Reviewing, updating and implementing routine metrics/evaluation indicators for assessing course development. 4) Directing all aspects of the Professional Military Education courses, while working with various support personnel, faculty, volunteers, etc., ensuring effective planning and execution of required actions. 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. Must be highly qualified in applying full professional knowledges of the theories, principles, and techniques of education and training. 2. Practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction and practical knowledge of the subject matter for English as a second language. 3. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to work harmoniously with support staff and management. 4. Professional knowledge and experience providing for methods and techniques of instruction. 5. Knowledge of an educational computer system and computer programs associated with Instructional Systems design, techniques in imparting information, and updates to systems; possesses the ability to work confidently to produce expected results. 6. Sensitivity and understanding are required when working with persons from differing cultural backgrounds. Utilizes tact and diplomacy in approaching and dealing with various issues with the students. 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.
Major DutiesSummary: The primary purpose of this position is to develop, evaluate, and perform linguistic and cross-cultural education and training in English as a Second Language (ESL) for international military students, and their families, as required; to improve their fluency in English; and to enhance their respective abilities to function effectively, communicating within the USAF professional military education (PME) environment. Member will be required to develop curriculum; prepare instructional materials for international officers and families, which requires fluency in English; and perform/conduct various cross-cultural activities as necessary to introduce international students and families to the American way of life and USAF PME. Duties: 1. ESL INSTRUCTOR: Conceives, develops, and instructs specifically designed English as a Second Language (ESL) materials and lesson plans covering a wide range of American English usage and US Air Force terminology for international military students (IMSs), as required, Supervises, instructs, and critiques a seminar of 8-12 IMSs in communicative skills, and cross-cultural education and training as part of preparatory courses for follow-on PME. 2. Course/Assistant Course Director: Serves as either course director or assistant course director of any of the following courses: preparatory courses to Squadron Officer School (SOS), Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), and Air War College (AWC); and others as mission may dictate. Plans, designs, and implements any of these courses for IMSs. 3. Technical Assistance/Responsibilities. Provides assistance for the delivery and application of ESL curricula within a computer-based education and training environment. 4. Support of Other Agencies. Provides instructional, linguistic, and cross-cultural support to other Air University organizations as requested.