Foreign Language Distance Learning Program Management SPECIA Security Clearance

Position: FOREIGN LANGUAGE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIA with Security Clearance
Location: Maxwell

Duties
* Oversees the development and execution of a sustainable, manageable and accountable foreign language distance learning program of 4000+ Air Force students located worldwide.
* Facilitates the execution of Foreign Language Immersion events for 1000+participants/year.
* Serves as a key advisor in the execution of the AU Language Program.
* Strategies and assists in the execution/establishment of procedures for Language Enabled (LEAP) personnel utilization.
* Functions as a USAF subject matter in foreign language learning. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Work may occasionally require TDY travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
* The development of cross- cultural curriculum within Air University requires an interdisciplinary approach using a unique synergy of academic disciplines and military operational expertise
* Therefore, it is highly desirable that the incumbent have multi-discipline expertise in the behavioral/social sciences and area studies and experience in the security sector
* A graduate degree in a social or behavioral science academic discipline with a strong emphasis on foreign language is highly desirable
* It is highly desirable that the incumbent have operational experience as a cross-cultural practitioner and be familiar with at least one language other than english Qualifications 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, Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes
1) Assisting in designing, developing, and executing of foreign language distance learning programs;
2) Applying concepts, principles, procedures, regulations, laws, and instructions applicable to curriculum development;
3) Designing, developing and evaluating course material;
4) Evaluating and researching academic programs as they relate to distance learning in order to recommend improvements. 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. Knowledge of educational technology and instructional techniques, to include evaluation and procedures.
2. Knowledge of research methods and demonstrated ability to conduct research in area of expertise with personal credibility as a scholar and practitioner in the areas of culture, language and area studies.
3. Detailed familiarity with foreign language…