This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for providing news, information, and entertainment to U.S. forces worldwide to promote and sustain unit and individual readiness, quality of life, and morale.

Duties

As a Training Specialist (PACSD AD) at the GS-1712-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Overseeing course development; preparing and conducting course validation processes. Serving as a training instructor Subject Matter Expert, in support of the Public Affairs and Communication Strategy and Visual Information (VI) career fields. Facilitating a classroom of Military, DoD Civilian, and International Students in Public Affairs, Communication Strategy, and Visual Information. Assisting with modification of course content as needed, and development of future courses as directed. Planning, executing, and assessing communication strategies designed to support multi-domain, strategic, and/or theater plans. Ensuring course control documents (training standard, course charts, training program of instruction), training plans, training materials, measurement devices, and course announcements conform to regulations and policies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Alternate work schedules.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is not telework eligible
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening test, and periodic drug screening thereafter, if required.
• Temporary duty travel may be required.
• Non-Sensitive Security Clearance Required

Qualifications

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: Developing, implementing, and evaluating curricula and training programs using the Instructional System Design (ISD) process. Establishing training criteria to meet organizational requirements, formulating training plans, assessing program effectiveness, and developing improved curricula as needed. Developing, reviewing, and revising courseware and instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives. 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. Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR 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. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Ave Ft. Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: DMA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146927825
• Email: [email protected]