Training Specialist (PACSD AD)

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Media Activity.

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing course development; prepare and conduct course validation processes; establish and maintain a data trail for all courses, including course documents that reflect decision-making processes, and perform course reviews and recommend actions for course improvement.

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Liaison with agency's course development teams.

Managing and validating resource and quota requirements. Direct planning, development, and implementation of remediation programs; conducting analysis of training requirements.

Performing administrative tasks in a training directorate such as course and training standards development.

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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1712 series.

Please see OPM Link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/ Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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.

If you are using your education to meet the IOR: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Major Duties:

As a Training Specialist (PACSD AD) at the GS-1712-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a training instructor Subject Matter Expert, in support of the Public Affairs and Communication Strategy and Visual Information (VI) career fields.

Lead a team of assigned military and civilian instructors, manage team training schedules and mentor other instructors.

Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction in order to teach various adult learning techniques and methodologies.

Facilitate a classroom of Military, DoD Civilian, and International Students in Public Affairs, Communication Strategy, and Visual Information.

Serves as needed in course design and revision following Training Task Selection Boards (TTSBs) and course In-Progress Reviews (IPRs).

Assists with modification of course content as needed and development of future courses as directed.