About the Position: Serves as training instructor/writer for Military Occupational Skill (MOS) 92M (Mortuary Affairs Specialist). Responsible for analysis, design, and development of instructional materials in all curriculum, to include entry level enlisted courses and in-house refresher technical training to all assigned training personnel. Plans, directs, and coordinates training of military and civilian personnel in all areas of Program of Instruction (POI).

Duties

Prepares and conducts programmed and un-programmed instructions for all DOD-directed courses. Presents instruction in 92M (Mortuary Affairs Specialist) subjects through the use of conferences, demonstrations, practical exercises, tactical field exercises, morgue observation and/or audio-visual presentations. Counsels and advises personnel regarding logistics support training and acts as consultant on logistics training matters. Presents lectures and demonstrations regarding safety and workmanship precautions and enforces safety, security, and environmental regulations. Performs independent research and makes recommendations for development and revision of instructional materials and exportable training products or for introduction of new educational technology.

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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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 instructing courses in the basic, advanced and theoretical principles and techniques of the receipt, screening and shipment of human remains with data entry and accountability of personal effects utilizing precaution and personal protective equipment in the receipt, inventory storage and shipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 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. 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 will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Educational and Training TechnologyInstructional Delivery and Learner DevelopmentInstructional Environment ManagementOral CommunicationTechnical Credibility 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-09).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

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