Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a first-level supervisor, planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over assigned professional English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors whether General Schedule (GS) or contract, as applicable; to act as a master instructor; and to manage the academic progress of US and international students. Military student ranks include cadets, privates, NCOs, officers, general officers and senior civilian executive service equivalent members. Students represent all age groups, services, educational, cultural and religious backgrounds. Additionally, the purpose of this position is to foster goodwill among the diverse groups of international military and civilian students in support of the Department of Defense mission of building partnerships. Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned ESL instructors and senior instructors, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements under the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of State (DoS), the Defense Language Organization (DLO), the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and all military services while meeting customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents DLIELC with a variety Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS), U.S. Air Force, installation and functional area organizations. Plans and manages all aspects of academic training for students assigned to ensure optimum training and' student progress. Serves as an ESL expert for instructors, including senior instructors Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Note: You MUST submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant has taken courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. Note: You MUST submit a copy of transcripts. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 professional knowledge of ESL principles, approaches, methods, and techniques of instruction for ESL/EFL/ESP, including specialized knowledge of the English language and American culture. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development to include the use of technology and student assessment techniques and objectives to include test and measurement principles and practices. Knowledge of EEO principles and practices as well as safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 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. Professional knowledge of ESL principles, approaches, methods, and techniques of instruction for ESL/EFL/ESP, including specialized knowledge of the English language and American culture. 2. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development to include the use of technology and student assessment techniques and objectives to include test and measurement principles and practices 3. Knowledge of EEO principles and practices as well as safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to analyze, evaluate and accomplish special training studies and projects. 5. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small- to medium-sized organization and specifically to analyze problems relating to proper ESL instruction and student management in order to develop viable solutions. 6. Ability to communicate and interact effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization, including across multinational forums. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.