About the Position: As a Training Specialist (Joint Concepts), you will advocate for joint concept development, testing, wargaming, and implementation; AND support USSOUTHCOM Joint Lessons Learned Program, training assessments, Joint Training Plans, and joint doctrine collaboration and updates. This position is located at the Exercises and Coalition Affairs Directorate, Training and Exercises Division in Miami, Florida.

Duties

Leads efforts and correspondence regarding joint concepts, joint warfighting, doctrinal development, wargaming, and implementation. Oversees Joint Training Program and assists with revisions and updates of the command’s Joint Training Plan, to include the Joint Mission Essential Task List (JMETL), Commander’s Training Guidance, joint task force training, and training assessments. Conducts research, develops management tools, conducts analysis, and makes recommendations affecting the command Training Program and other organizational training systems. Supports Lessons Learned Program plans, policy, execution, and after-action reviews (AARs) for USSOUTHCOM operational exercises, wargames, and other commandwide operational activities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position will require the employee to be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. Required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and must pass a urinalysis test as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• 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 selectee can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 5 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.

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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 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. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal Service (GS-12). Specialized Experience: One year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service which includes supporting division operations, participating in complex projects, and overseeing joint concept training development, testing, wargaming, and implementation. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationTechnical CompetenceTraining 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-12). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk