About the Position: Serves as a senior Training Specialist recommends solutions of unusual problems to supervisor for final decision. Work is carried out independently; the supervisor gives advice on anticipated problems and is consulted by the specialist when unexpected problems arise. Incumbent ensures work is technically sound and meets Department of Defense, Department of the Army and Training and Doctrine Command guidelines, making recommendations in methods or modifications as necessary.

Duties

Identifies the need for improving on-going programs as related to Safety Readiness. Identifies and determines shortcomings and/or deficiencies in existing programs, informing the Supervisor, and recommending solutions. Oversees the work of team in accomplishing the assigned mission via telephonic coordination and integration with aerial delivery support community and interested organizations. Participates in the Army Lessons Learned Forums and the CASCOM Lessons Learned Working Group conducted to share Lessons Learned program changes and coordinate Lesson Learned issues across the Army and across the Sustainment community. Reviews and validates the quality of assigned courses and courseware through staff assistance visits to training sites, review of evaluation questionnaires, and analysis of available data. Conducts OCONUS and CONUS assistance visits to identify capability shortfalls with the purpose of improving Aerial Delivery integration with the warfighter.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing duties such as advising on training matters related to readiness and safety of one or more Aerial Delivery Systems; planning, organizing, executing, and improving the quality of training programs; applying knowledge of Aerial Delivery readiness and safety as related to doctrine, organizations, equipment & training. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityEducation Consultation, Coaching and CollaborationLearning and Program EvaluationTechnical CredibilityTraining and Education Analysis 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-11).

Contacts

• Address AQ-APF-W1D5AA US ARMY QUARTERMASTER SCHOOL DO NOT MAIL Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk