Job opening: TRAINING SPECIALIST
Salary: $70 447 - 91 578 per year
Published at: Sep 12 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise managerial authority and to serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) Instructor/Course Manager within the 6 CTS Qualification & Instructor Courses.
Duties
Exercises Instructional Systems Design & Course Management responsibilities.
Responsible for course Administration, Resource Management, Budgeting, and Personnel/Manpower.
Develops Education and Training Materials, Testing Procedures and manages Instructor Development.
Conducts, obtains and evaluates training to ensure compliance with MAJCOM and subordinate echelons operating instructions and regulations.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- Incumbent may be subject to work other than normal duty hours and in field/inclement weather conditions
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
- May be required to operate a government vehicle in the performance of duties
- Technical school instructor experience is highly desired
- May be required to maintain JTAC currencies and qualifications IAW JCAS AP MOA 2004-01 Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)(Ground), AFI 13-112v1 and AFI 13-112v2
- Graduate of the Basic Instructor Course (BIC), Classroom Instructor Course (CIC), ISD formal training course required. Recent experience in Air Support Operations Squadrons, … Cont'd
- Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) or Air Operations Center (AOC), Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) executing close air support or joint fire support operations, a current clearance (within 5 years)
- Experience with computer applications (Microsoft Office) for courseware development used in the classroom and student study
- Position requires extensive knowledge of 1C4X1, 13L, 1C5X1, 13B AFSCs, US Joint Air/Land doctrine, Tactical Air Control Party and ASOC operations
- Operational experience in the air to ground community
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance as a condition of employment
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1712 series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of instructional design principles and methods sufficient to plan, coordinate, and design instruction for multi-phased courses or complex development areas. Knowledge of instructional development methods sufficient to develop and revise instructional materials which result in complete and full-length training products for specialty areas or career management fields. Knowledge of administrative and program policies, funding/budgetary issues relating to the management of formal training courses.
OR
EDUCATION: Successful completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M. Education must have a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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:
1. 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 evaluation as well as knowledge of organizations objectives, processes involved in military and civilian training, and/or processes relating to training programs in parallel business and industry organization.
2. Knowledge of budget regulations and procedures to administer training funds and forecast and oversee resource requirements for facilities, office/classroom space, equipment, supplies including service contracts, and of all levels and phases of training, education, and syllabus requirements for air to ground operations.
3. Skills to instruct, facilitate and manage classroom settings, develop course materials, present formal and informal courses, briefings, and knowledge of methods of educational instruction and training media (i.e. interactive courseware, in-residence educational methods, and education objectives).
4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Ability to use electronic equipment in gathering, developing, and analyzing a variety of data and to make recommendations based on assessments.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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.
********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
Contacts
- Address Nellis AFB
4475 England Avenue
Ste 137
Nellis AFB, NV 89191
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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