Job opening: TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Salary: $59 123 - 76 857 per year
Published at: Jul 28 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a training instructor, responsible for the direct delivery of instruction and training services of a non-professional nature in the area of personnel policies and practices, computer application, management, leadership, and administration.
Duties
Conducts training courses
Improves and update education and training materials
Reviews training source material
Monitors and evaluates student progress in courses
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- This position may require travel
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, with short to no advanced notice, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required
- Work may occasionally require travel always from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The actual work performed in this position has been reviewed and determined that it does not meet any of the exemption criteria defined in 5 CFR 551. This position has been designated as nonexempt
- Incumbent may be required to stand for several hours at a time while instructing in a classroom environment
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
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.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of 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.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OR
EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR, two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR, LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), or J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree, if related. The degree must be in Education or a related field of study, and must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of specialized experience as described in (A) above, and graduate level education described in (B) above (only graduate level education beyond (1) year is creditable). Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-(07) grade/level or equivalent position in the federal service.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-?grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of the TIG requirement are encouraged to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of a wide range of training techniques, e.g., providing examples, demonstration of equipment and/or process, eliciting appropriate experience and hands-on instruction involved in military and civilian training programs.
Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources, as well as the principles, techniques, and objectives of test and measurement.
Ability to interpret technical data and other primary source material to prepare training materials. For example, employee must be able to interpret OPM, DoD, Air Force, and AFMC operating instructions, policy letters, and other guidance to develop training materials.
Skill in developing course materials and presenting formal and informal courses and briefings.
Ability to gather, develop, and analyze a variety of data and to make recommendations based on analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to evaluate course content and effectiveness.
Practical knowledge of theory, principle, and techniques of education and training.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address Wright Patterson AFB
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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