Education Services Specialist; NH-FSS​/FSD

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Education Services Specialist (NH-1740-02) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Force Support Squadron, Education and Training Section (412 FSS/FSD) at Edwards Air Force Base.

The Education and Training Section (ETS) supports Air Force recruitment, retention, readiness, and transition assistance programs by providing educational opportunities, academic counseling, tuition assistance, and military testing to Airmen. ETS administers developmental education and manages and executes installation civilian, formal, acquisition, and on-the-job training to ensure maximum preparedness of the Edwards workforce to accomplish its assigned missions.

Announcement Closes: 10/16/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490-$113,185 per year (includes locality)
“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

• Academic Counseling & Career Development:
  Proven ability to provide individual career, academic, and professional development counseling, including degree planning, financial aid matching, and program eligibility evaluation.
• Education Program Management & Outreach:
  Skilled in serving as technical expert for CCAF, TAP, and other programs; conducting briefings; and coordinating ceremonies.
• Data Management, Testing & Reporting:
  Proficient in maintaining records, administering tests, producing reports, and ensuring testing security.

• Provides individual career, academic, and professional development counseling to military personnel, their dependents, and civilian personnel.
• Serves as technical expert for education programs including CCAF, commissioning, non-resident DE, college admission, and VA benefits; plans/coordinates graduation ceremonies.
• Performs outreach and customer service duties: prepares/conducts briefings, TAP advisement, publishes schedules, and serves at customer service counter.
• Produces reports, conducts testing, and executes special projects; maintains program data, administers examinations as Test Control Officer, and ensures test security.

• 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.
• Positive education requirement (OPM Qualification Standard for 1740 series – knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, or continuing education programs)
• Knowledge of a variety of academic, occupational, vocational, and career development resources
• Ability to interpret agencies' directives, instructions and guidance, and make local decisions
• Ability to gather, develop, and analyze a variety of data and make recommendations
• Skill in conducting interviews and delivery of formal and informal presentations and briefings.

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.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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