Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-09 (FPL 12) (MP)

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-9 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience working abroad or in the United States in the field of international education, at an institution or higher education, a K-12 setting, or a non-profit organization. 2. Experience in presenting to wide-ranging audiences (e.g., grantees, organizations, conferences) that require exemplary speaking and writing skills. 3. Experience developing or managing education programs or projects or playing a key role in such projects. OR EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement) OR A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowlege of education theories, policies and practices as it pertains to secondary or postsecondary education. 2. Knowledge of project of program management techniques and practices to achieving project objectives in an effective manner. 3. Ability to independently resolve problems by determining accuracy and relevance of information and using sound judgement to generate alternative courses of action. 4. Knowledge of international and foreign language education. 5. Ability to review and edit materials for proper data presentation, grammar, spelling, format and clear messaging.
The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy. This position is located in Office of Postsecondary Education, International and Foreign Language Education, Washington, DC. This position performs professional work for an educationally related program directed towards improving American education.