CURRICULUM COORDINATOR

Summary

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Duties

• Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to act as the Curriculum Coordinator of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Fellows program, an in-resident Professional Military Education (PME), Intermediate Development Education and Senior Development Education (IDE and SDE), by providing Headquarters Air University (HQ AU) and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) oversight and guidance responding to DoD, Air Staff, and MAJCOMs on matters regarding the DAF Fellows program. This position would also be responsible for the day-to day management of operational aspects of the DAF Fellows program, ensuring operations comply with all applicable directives governing fellowships and Professional Military Education operations and associated DoD, Air Force, and AETC guidance. Duties: 1. Assists the Director in the oversight and management of Department of Air Force Fellows assigned to academic, corporate, governmental, and research institutions nationwide. 2. Provides professional leadership, advice, guidance, and authoritative consulting on education matters concerning all Department of the Air Force Fellows. 3. Evaluates individual Fellow performance and serves as the primary academic advisor to DAF Fellows. 4. Collects, curates, and maintains the DAF Fellows database. 5. Executes funding, resources, and budget management.

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 Group Standard, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1710, Instructional Systems Series. *Basic Requirement for GS-1701 Positions: 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 your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIANCE: 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 copies of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience for GS-1701-12 which includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of commonly applied concepts, and methodologies in carrying out information, personnel, and advising operating officials, techniques, and methods to a variety of work situations. Knowledge of the program goals and objectives and administrative operations of the organization for projects and studies. In-depth knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as impact priorities, and related support resources which affect the education and training program. Knowledge is applied in developing new or modified work methods, records and files, management processes, procedures for administering program services, and automating work processes for the conduct of administrative support functions or program operations. Knowledge of the methods of performing such duties as conducting reviews, collecting and analyzing information and skill in weighing the impact of variables such as critical personnel qualifications, access and entry restrictions, developing guidance for applying security policy, procedures and other issues that influence the course of actions taken in resolving security questions, issues and various levels or degrees of security controls. Knowledge of security classification methods and principles, concepts, and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls. 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 administrative, personnel and budget laws, regulations, policies and procedures and uses this knowledge to assist in the management of programs and processes. 2. Knowledge regarding the duties, priorities, commitments, and policies of Air University and Air War College. Knowledge is required to prepare a variety of internal reports and documents based on information obtained from staff files, meetings, and other sources. Incumbent must independently prepare administrative, personnel, and budget reports. 3. Knowledge of academic and research specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. 4. Skill in fact-finding, compiling data, and ability to research files, procedures and regulations. Skill is used to compile data, provide analysis, present recommendations, compose correspondence, and advise on procedures. 5. Ability to use automated software programs to perform tasks associated with the work such as word processing, database management, spreadsheets, graphics, and other computer software programs associated with an office environment. Must be able to work with a team that is geographically distributed. 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 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 FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before starting the application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/10/2026, closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054865 Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 09/10/2026. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 5. A complete Application Questionnaire 6. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 7. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here 8. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBs you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 9. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 10. Review all instructions prior to beginning your Assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 11. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 12. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources, click here To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click here Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.