Training Specialist

Full Job Description

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Federal Training Specialist responsible for the execution and oversight of highly complex and specialized training programs at TRACOM.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12 equivalent.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience demonstrating ability to manage a training program specially adapted for Nuclear Materials Couriers and knowledge of the Transportation Safeguards System and its applicability to the OST training programs.

Please note, you must have at least 3 years of experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier.

Examples of qualifying experience includes: - Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).

- Supervising or administering a training program. - Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.

- Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.

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

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Training Specialist, you will: Maintain responsibility for coordinating and managing a wide variety of Nuclear Materials Courier training courses and curriculum implementation.

Supports the Nuclear Materials Courier function by providing training supervision, instruction, and evaluation to training program participants.

Serve as lead instructor responsible for implementing and providing oversight for training program policy.

Serve as a certifying official for OST Nuclear Materials Courier training candidates and instructors for firearms qualification activities.

Identify training resources necessary for effective Nuclear Materials Courier training course implementation.

Coordinates with OST mission leaders, other training specialists, contractors, procurement officials, and vendors to ensure fulfillment of required training resources.

Provides updates to senior OST management officials. Conduct annual reviews of training materials, lesson plans, and identifies necessary revisions so course materials remain up-to-date.