Education Services Specialist- Pathways Recent Graduate Program

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. In order to qualify, you must first meet Pathways Recent Graduate Program eligibility: You must have, within the previous 2 years, completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associate, bachelor, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution; or intended graduation is no more than 9 months from date of application; OR Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. The remaining 2-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. The veteran’s eligibility period may not extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study. GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-05: You must have 3 years of experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-04 that demonstrated experience that required knowledge of: analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; planning and organize work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions. You may substitute education for specialized experience specialized experience as follows: four (4) year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree, from an accredited college or university. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-07: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: experience that demonstrates working with instructional methods and communication techniques to present and deliver training; Knowledge of various data formatting and presentation techniques; Experience applying techniques in converting regulatory and procedural language into readily understandable terms; Experience using training systems and computer-assisted training applications sufficient to provide technology-assisted training support. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience specialized experience as follows: One (1) full academic year of graduate education in any field of study. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor’s degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE-EDUCATION FOR GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience of education and training techniques and methodology for development of courseware, and communication techniques to present and deliver instruction and training; Experience using and applying various data formatting and presentation techniques to support the preparation and presentation of concise, clear instructional screens and help topic screens; Experience using techniques for converting regulatory and procedural language into readily understandable terms; Practical experience with training systems and computer-assisted training applications. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a master’s or equivalent degree in a related field of study that demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work. OR 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in a related field of study that demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work. OR an LL. B or J.D., if related. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM’s Qualifications Standards.
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