This position is located in the Office of the Director and serves as an advisor to the director of the regional office on training needs. The Training Manager pays a key role in the development of training infrastructure for the RO by enhancing effectiveness and consistency of training initiatives, enhancing the network of training communication, reducing duplication and enhancing economy of scale, and serving as the point of contact for nationwide training initiatives.

Duties

Conducts studies to determine immediate and long-range training needs, analyzes information obtained and submits recommendations. Identifies and determines training priorities, conducts surveys, provides training, administers programs and maintains employee records. Coordinates and manages the implementation, maintenance and updates of centrally developed mandatory developmental and technical training programs. May assist with developing budget initiatives and justifications related to training. Provides information concerning available training. Arranges for instruction, prepares reports, and helps facilitate courses for an organization. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates training courses and programs at the RO level to ensure that they follow national training policy. Conducts analytical reviews of business line performance in order to evaluate such performance in relation to VA, Area and individual station goals, and recommends remedial action.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/27/2024. Specialized Experience: GS-12: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in federal, state, local, private or other service that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) Experience analyzing and evaluating reports; (2) Administering a training program; (3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; (4) Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others; (5) Effective communication skills across various audiences.. There is no education substitute at the GS-12 grade level. Note: 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education substitute at the GS-12 grade level.

Contacts

• Address Seattle Regional Benefit Office 915 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98174 US
• Name: HRC-Detroit DEU
• Phone: 313-596-7213
• Email: [email protected]