EDUCATION SERVICE SPECIALIST

Naval Education and Training Command; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Naval Education and Training Command in Philadelphia seeks a seasoned Education Services Specialist to provide program continuity and expertise for the Navy Talent Acquisition Group of NRD Philadelphia.

The role requires education-focused credentials and may include doctoral-level qualifications, customized to federal standards. A Secret security clearance is required, and the position supports telework eligibility as noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in tests and measurement, adult education, program administration, curriculum development or design, teaching methods, guidance and counseling, career planning, and occupational information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior civilian Education Services Specialist.
• Provide program continuity and subject-matter expertise for the command.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of graduate education

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Naval Education and Training Command

You will serve as a EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST in the Navy Talent Acquisition Group of NRD PHILADELPHIA.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as the senior civilian Education Services Specialist, providing program continuity and expertise for the command.

Requirements & Education

Specialized Experience Substitution Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience may qualify with the following education or a combination of experience and education: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree Or LL.M., if related. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Positive Education Requirement Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess a Degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled in one or a combination of the areas described below. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below. 1.

Tests and measurement: Study of the selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests. 2. Adult education: Study of the adult as a learner, teaching-learning theories for adults, models and procedures for planning, designing, managing, and evaluating adult learning activities. 3.

Educational program administration: Study of the foundation and methods in organizing for adult and continuing education programs. 4. Curriculum development or design: Study of the principles and techniques for development of curricula for adult or vocational education programs. 5. Teaching methods: Study of teaching strategies and learning styles of the adult learner. 6.

Guidance and counseling: Study of the purposes and methods in counseling and guidance, the role of the counselor in various settings, approaches to counseling, and the uses of tests in the counseling situation. 7. Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems. 8.

Occupational information: Study of theories of occupational choice and vocational development and their application to the guidance process. Identification and utilization of various types of occupational information and resources. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by official or unofficial transcripts.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, but an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Naval Education and Training Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $82289 – $106982/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.