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TRAINING SPECIALIST

Naval Education and Training Command

Department of the Navy

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$70,507 - $91,664

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves designing, developing, and evaluating training programs for naval personnel, focusing on instructor performance and curriculum accuracy in a military education setting.

A good fit would be someone with experience in adult education or training administration who enjoys analyzing trends and improving instructional materials.

It's ideal for detail-oriented individuals passionate about enhancing learning outcomes in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in training design, development, and instructor evaluation
  • Proficiency in using tools like CeTARS, Training Systems Scheduler, Authoring Information Management (AIM), and Content Planning Module (CPM)
  • Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for assessing program efficiency and curriculum effectiveness
  • Experience measuring and evaluating instructor and student performance, including providing counseling for improvements
  • Practical knowledge of instructional methods from teaching, supervising training programs, or developing course materials
  • Ability to conduct trend analysis, prepare evaluation reports, and recommend actions for performance issues
  • 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 Detachment of SURFCOMSYSTRNCMD SAN DIEGO LS.

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) Using tools to design and develop training courses and materials, and evaluate instructor performance; 2) Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and curriculum; 3) Utilizing CeTARS and/or a Training Systems Scheduler, Authoring Information Management (AIM), and the Content Planning Module (CPM) programs; and 4) Measuring and evaluating instructor and student performance to provide counseling and/or special instruction if needed, and to determine action required to resolve marginal performance.

IORs: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 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.

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 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 provide advice and guidance for planning, resources, and administrative efforts needed.
  • You will conduct trend analysis of instructor evaluations, prepare evaluation reports, and prepare recommendations.
  • You will perform curriculum development and revision functions to include: reviewing and evaluating curriculum materials for technical accuracy and accomplishment of objectives.
  • You will plan training programs and provide training related to instructor performance, curriculum development, course management, and course evaluation programs.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12900074-26-AND