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TEST DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Air Education and Training CommandRandolph AFB, TexasPosted 30 Oct 2026

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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, 0101 Series BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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 principles of test development and knowledge measurement as applied to Air Force enlisted testing promotion programs.

Knowledge of a wide range of training and occupational principles, concepts, theories, and practices as applied to Air Force enlisted test promotion programs. Knowledge of a variety of Air Force and Department of Defense technical reference materials, regulations, instructions, indexes, as well as test development principles, including outline development, item writing, internal and external clueing, and terminology used in test development.

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.

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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 and ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts, and use evaluative methods to assess information and make sound decisions involving general military knowledge needed to assist with the professional development of Air Force enlisted Airmen.

2. Professional knowledge of principles of psychology and psychological measurement as applied to the Air Force enlisted promotion test program. Knowledge of a wide range of social science principles, concepts, theories, and practices as applied to the Air Force enlisted promotion test program. 3. Knowledge of a variety of Air Force and Department of Defense technical reference materials, regulations, and instructions, as well as test development principles including outline construction, item writing, internal and external clueing, and terminology used in standardized test development theories and practices.

4. Knowledge of all established psychometric, grammatical, statistical, and stylistic standards and general testing statistical applications including reliability, validity, and discrimination as applied to tests and individual test items from the Air Force enlisted promotion test program. Skill in analyzing test statistics, applying criteria, and evaluating test items for continued use or revision, and in applying statistical information to improve test and item performance.

5. Knowledge of forms, typing policies and procedures, and technical report formats required to complete and coordinate work and skill in proofreading details written material such as language, charts, drawings, diagrams, and pictures to identify errors and tracking changes. 6. Ability to foster and maintain constructive working relationships with senior Air Force enlisted leaders and the Headquarters Air Force and major command levels.

Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing, and demonstrated ability to effectively speak to large and small audiences and lead participative discussions. 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.

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