TRAINING SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Training Specialist in the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) of the MINE WARFARE TRNG CTR.

The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze.

Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

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.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Utilizing conventional and established training methods, techniques, and tools to design and develop training courses and materials; 2) Providing training, support, and evaluation of training programs; 3) Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of training programs providing recommendations for improvements; and 4) Utilizing training authoring tool software, programs, or database to update, change, revise, or cancel course(s) of instructions and materials.

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 1712 Series Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs): 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 advise on solutions pertaining to Training Program deficiencies to keep training materials current.
• You will develop recommendations on significant matters affecting training programs.
• You will write or edit curriculum using structured writing or information-mapping methodologies.
• You will advise management of training needs analysis to support improvement goals.
• You will develop curriculum materials from the analysis and design of courses.