About the Position: Training Instructor/Writer designing, developing, and delivering instructions in sexual harassment/assault response and prevention (SHARP) for the Army SHARP Academy (ASA). If selected for an interview applicant will be required to provide a 5 minute block of instruction to assess oral communication and presentation skills.

Duties

As a Training Instructor (Writer), you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list: Work under the general supervision of the division chief while independently define, design, develop, and deliver SHARP instruction and may serve as course manager or senior instructor for one or more courses. Provide resident instruction in Army SHARP curriculum to groups of students who return to their commands and perform duties as Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC), Victim Advocates (VA), SHARP trainers, and SHARP program managers. Develop training products for programs of instruction, training support packages (TSP), lesson plans and required Training Requirements Analysis System (TRAS) documentation for all training and education products the SHARP Academy provides. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for resident and non-resident training learning options and instructional delivery modes, including distance learning and/or participates in planning and developing or evaluating and revising the curriculum. May lead small teams and/or supervise lower graded specialists in the conduct of training instruction and training development work, providing guidance for projects, participates in panel discussions. Analysis of training strategies as expressed in all SHARP training development plans and their relationship to ASA strategic planning to include responsibility for developing, planning, formulating, executing, reviewing, and evaluating. Must possess an extensive knowledge of the academy’s program objectives, and applicable regulations, guidelines, directives, principles, and practices to monitor, and maintain efficient and effective SHARP training programs. Review programs of instruction, training support material, and operating policies and procedures to ensure the standardized application of training strategies and performance standards while achieving training goals.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 1. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Employees in these positions are required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors.
• 2. This position requires that the employee occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 10% of the time.
• 3. Within 12 months of employment must clear all background checks against all records as required by law, OPM, DoD, and Army policy and regulations; and obtain DoD D-SAACP.
• 4. Within 12 months of employment must successfully complete all required Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training and the Army SHARP Academy’s Faculty Development requirements.
• 5. Must be placed on appointment orders prior to submitting for D-SAACP certification.
• 6. Employee may be given an EOD based on an interim clearance if granted.
• 8. New employees need to complete all required screening check and submit for their DSAACP credentials within 12 months of employment.
• 9. Obtain DoD D-SAACP. IAW governing regulations, background checks will be conducted on a recurring basis while employed in the position.

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 EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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 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 Statement: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in developing, implementing instructional programs and curriculum designs; experience ensuring instructional products are in accordance with approved guidance. 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).

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 minimum qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EX-APF-W0VP20 US ARMY SHARP ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]