You will serve as a TRAINING SPECIALIST in the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) of OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement (50). All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

Duties

You will perform a variety of routine duties to support instructional system research, development, design, implementation, evaluation, and task analysis. You will assist with screening, reviewing and providing analysis on the mission statements and core mission essential task of the Ground Combat Element units. You will support and assist with training analysis projects and studies required to ensure the formulation and implementation of optimally effective training programs. You will assist with the designing of objectives and outcomes of the war game or exercise. You will provide support evaluation and assessment of the wargame/exercise participants.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be willing and able to perform temporary duty at locations other than my permanent duty station which may include travel by military or commercial aircraft/flights.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector developing and evaluating combat readiness training and education programs, conduct analytical research by utilizing surveys, field observations or interviews, AND providing statistical feedback and recommendations on the training program effectiveness. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

or

Experience

Specialized Experience: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
• Supervising or administering a training program.
• Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:



A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL Office of the Commanding General Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]