Contract Specialist (Instructor)
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TRAINING SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR)
Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$109,137 - $141,880
per year
Type
Full Time
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GS-13 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves planning, developing, and running training programs for the U.S. Transportation Command, focusing on education, evaluations, and exercises for military and partner groups.
The role requires analyzing training needs, improving programs, and briefing leaders on solutions to complex issues.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in adult education or military training who enjoys problem-solving and working in a team environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, including planning and developing training programs
- Skills in evaluating training needs, monitoring program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance
- Ability to apply training theories, principles, and procedures to create effective programs
- Experience conducting analyses of facts, directives, laws, and guidelines to resolve complex problems
- Proficiency in preparing written reports, oral presentations, briefings, and training sessions
- Strong coordination and recommendation skills for improving education and evaluation programs
- Familiarity with joint military operations and USTRANSCOM activities (preferred)
Full Job Description
This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.
The incumbent will be responsible for To assist in the planning, development, integration, and execution of an effective education, evaluation, and exercise program, including integrating joint education training activities across USTRANSCOM for both internal and external audiences You may qualify at the GS-GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Plan and develop training programs to include gathering facts, evaluating on/education/training needs, and making adjustments and improvements Perform training evaluation and monitor to determine operational effectiveness, ensuring compliance requirements are met, and recommend methods to improve programs.
Develop effective training programs with theories, principals, and procedures.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
As a TRAINING SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR) at the GS-1712-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Implements, evaluates, and coordinates USTRANSCOM's education and evaluation programs.
Recommends various courses of action to ensure senior leadership has alternatives to resolve problems associated with USTRANSCOM training programs.
Performs evaluations of a full range of USTRANSCOM and its subordinate command's training programs and develops and executes improvement and enhancement plans.
Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, including briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions with USTRANSCOM leadership, supervisors, co- workers, and customers.
Conducts extensive analysis of available facts, applicable directives, laws, and other guidelines, which may be only partially relevant, in the resolution for dealing with especially difficult and complex problems and particularly controversial issues.
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