This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of the Defense Information School's Mass Communication Foundations training program which includes providing instruction in public affairs, photography, video production, multimedia production, writing, communication strategy, and digital media.

Duties

As a Training Specialist at the GS-1712-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Training Specialist and Subject Matter Expert (SME), responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of the DINFOS Mass Communication Foundations training program. Instructs entry and intermediate-level training in visual information and public affairs topics to include, photography, video production, multimedia production, writing, communication strategy, public affairs, and digital media. Responsible for researching, developing, adapting, revising, coordinating, and presenting lesson plans and other associated course materials covering various course tasks. Monitors and evaluates student performance to determine achievement of course requirements; Plans and conducts validity and reliability studies and surveys of assigned courses. Provides expertise of subject matter and training techniques to identify and prepare solutions to problems concerning such issues as training course content, instructional delivery and training materials.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• 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: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-12, Exempt; GS-11, Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Non-Sensitive security clearance
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test, and periodic drug screenings thereafter, if required

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Assisting with the development and management of a comprehensive adult training program to support faculty development in the areas of teaching, learning, research, and creative activities. Conducting research, developing, adapting, revising, coordinating, and presenting comprehensive lesson plans covering diverse subject area tasks, and evaluating instructional impact. Presenting comprehensive lesson plans covering diverse subject area tasks and evaluating instructional impact. Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (such as LL.M.) in a related field. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Designing, developing, and delivering entry and intermediate-level training in visual information and public affairs. Designing and selecting instructional materials, references, and tests for assigned courses. Researching, developing, adapting, revising, coordinating, and presenting comprehensive lesson plans and associated course material that cover various subject area tasks. 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. *NOTE: 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. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for GS-12 grade level.

Substitution of education may be used in lieu of specialized experience for GS-11 grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

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: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]