About the Position: Serves as a Training Instructor for the 428th FA Bde, FCOE located at Fort Sill, OK.

Duties

Deliver standardized course materials in classroom setting. Apply a combination of instructional methods and techniques. Work with the senior trainer to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training. Utilize a variety of instructional techniques to teach the theory and practical application of large-scale weaponry (e.g., Multiple Launch Rocket (MLRS) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)). Keep abreast of new trends in education and training principles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station.
• A valid state driver’s license.
• A success completion of a physical examination is required.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conduct training sessions for a military organization on the application of large-scale weaponry (e.g., Multiple Launch Rocket (MLRS) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)); 2) Suggest course modifications as a result of new developments; 3) Participate in reviewing training materials to ensure learning objectives are organized and effective. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Adult Education. 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional Delivery and Learner DevelopmentPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EK-APF-W2NTAA USA FIELD ARTILLERY CENTER FORT SILL DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk