EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as an EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST in the NAVY RECRUITING COMMAND of NRD HOUSTON.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Advising personnel on education theories, principles, procedures and practices of secondary, post-secondary, adult, alternative non-traditional, vocational and continuing education; 2) Promoting education and training program by incorporating career information at meetings, conventions, and conferences; 3) Interpreting Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test results to aid in student career decision-making processes; and 4) Monitoring budget in support of education services programs.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/education-services-series-1740/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will establish liaison with education officials and employment representatives to raise awareness of Navy occupational programs and to promote the Navy as a career option for the civilian community.
• You will facilitate recruiter access to high schools and post-secondary institutions by accompanying them on visits whenever possible.
• You will organize Educator Orientation Visits for District educators, which includes planning and arranging itineraries, coordinating attendance, arranging transportation, and maintaining records of receipts and expenses.
• You will maintain detailed records of all schools served to include status of accessibility, directory information acquisition, ASVAB scheduling and testing, dates of recent visits and POC contact information.
• You will provide orientation and training to Navy Recruiting personnel on alternative education credential certification and verification process, school access, directory information, use of school folders, and Center of Influence projects.
• Work is performed in an office setting at the district or field offices and includes visits to recruiting stations, high schools, colleges and universities, employment development agencies, military shore installations and ships.