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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Department of the Navy - Agency Wide

Department of the Navy

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$64,438 - $110,905

per year

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves creating and delivering training programs for Navy personnel at shipyards, focusing on designing lesson plans, conducting classes, and evaluating student progress to ensure skills are effectively taught.

It's ideal for someone with experience in education or training who enjoys helping others learn and improve in a structured, technical environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt materials to meet specific learning needs.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level (or equivalent) developing, evaluating, and modifying training materials like lesson plans, exercises, and exams
  • Experience providing subject-matter classroom training to others in an organization
  • Ability to conduct needs assessments and task analyses to determine learning objectives
  • Proficiency in preparing and maintaining training records, progress reports, and certification documentation
  • Skills in developing and administering written and practical examinations
  • For GS-09 level: Experience participating in the development, evaluation, and modification of training materials
  • Relevant experience in federal, private, or public sector, including volunteer work

Full Job Description

You will serve as a TRAINING INSTRUCTOR in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY to include work sites of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example: If you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.

For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector developing, evaluating, and modifying training materials (course outline, course content, lesson plans, exercises, examinations, student evaluations), determining instructional approach, and providing subject-matter classroom training to others within an organization.

For the GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector participating in the development or evaluation and modification of training materials (e.g., course outline, course content, lesson plans, exercises, examinations) and providing subject-matter classroom training to others within an organization.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 1712 Series IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will conduct need assessments and task analyses to determine learning objectives.
  • You will prepare lesson plans and training materials based on course objectives.
  • You will be responsible for improving and modifying the training for assigned courses.
  • You will conduct training and assess progress of students in meeting desired objectives, including advising and assisting them to improve their performance.
  • You will prepare and maintain training records, progress reports, qualifications and other documentation as required to certify worker qualifications for audit and historical purposes.
  • You will develop and administer written and practical examinations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12859028-26-EGD