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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Naval Education and Training Command

Department of the Navy

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$85,307 - $110,905

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a training specialist for the Navy in San Diego, where you'll review and improve training courses, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide staff on curriculum and testing.

It's ideal for someone with experience in education or training development who enjoys ensuring high-quality instruction in a military setting.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional passionate about adult learning and program improvement.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in reviewing, developing, and evaluating training courses and materials
  • Ability to evaluate and revise existing training programs, establish guidelines, and support staff in implementing new ones
  • Knowledge of implementing directives related to instructional systems in education and training commands
  • Experience in instructor certifications, evaluations, trend analysis, performance improvement recommendations, and program effectiveness reporting
  • Skills in advising on training functions, curriculum development, and testing programs
  • Proficiency in maintaining files, reviewing curriculum for accuracy, and updating databases for training requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearance for Department of the Navy position

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Training Specialist in the Learning Standards Office of the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) of SURFCOMSYSTRNCMD SAN DIEGO.

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.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Review and correct designed, developed training courses and material submissions to meet procedural requirements to evaluate training program effectiveness; 2) Evaluate effectiveness of existing programs, revise ongoing programs, establish guidelines, support subordinate staff to develop and implement new training; 3) Ability to implement directives as they relate to instructional systems of education and training commands and; 4) Perform, train staff, and identify shortfalls in implementation of instructor certifications/evaluations, trend analysis of instructor evaluations, preparation of evaluation reports, performance improvement recommendations, and program effectiveness.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.

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 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 advise on all matters pertaining to training to include training functions, curriculum development, and testing programs.
  • You will maintain master files for all the training materials for which they have cognizance.
  • You will review and evaluate curriculum materials for technical accuracy and accomplishment of objectives.
  • You will monitor and/or update appropriate instructions and databases with regard to training requirements, testing programs, and quality of training.
  • You will provide guidance and support for planning, resources and administrative efforts needed.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12899123-26-JDW