BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience -- 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 in A above. To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes interviewing personnel and securing personal and academic histories; identifying personnel with basic skill deficiencies through interviews and standardized testing programs; assisting with development and formulation of surveys to determine level of interest in establishment of new educational programs; researching education programs; applies standard education advisement procedures and general education techniques to comprehensive customer service and routine assignments. This experience MUST be equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in Federal service, which could have been obtained in the private or public sectors. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience, click on the following link:http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp 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 education theories, principles, procedures, and practices of secondary, adult, or continuing education programs and their accrediting processes. 2. Knowledge of various educational testing methodologies and ability to use tests in advisement and career planning. 3. Knowledge of principles, techniques, and approaches used in student guidance and advisement. 4. Knowledge of a variety of occupational, vocational, and career development resources. 5. Skill in advising students or enrollees to establish educational and occupational objectives. 6. Ability to research, analyze and develop data to formulate education plans and needs assessments. 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.