About the Position: Serves as supervisor of the Functional Unit Training Products Branch and as a Senior Training Specialist responsible for developing unit training materials collective training programs (i.e., collective tasks, Combined Arms Training Strategies (CATS)), Training Support Packages (TSPs),Training Circulars (TCs), drills, exercises, unit vignettes, multimedia training, Standard METL, training resource templates).

Duties

Develop new concepts, ideas, and methods for better management of the development process. Determine causes of unfavorable trends and variations and directs corrective action within general policy and program guidance. Manage workforce through subordinate civilian and military employees and assures accomplishment of mission and functions within budgetary and manpower limitations imposed by higher authorities. Evaluate the effectiveness of learning via new media. As needed, develops, and conducts special pilot workshops to ensure clear understanding of training design characteristics and rationale. Develop methods of using new training media in designing special materials in areas where new designs are needed. Assure completeness and adequacy of all information and data and compliance with established due dates.

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. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• 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 is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% 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 EmployeesDomestic 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: One year of specialized experience which includes Logistics such as the development of collective tasks, Training Support Packages (TSP), and Combined Arms Training Strategies (CATS). Understands overall collective training product content/structure, the Systems Approach to Training (SAT) process, and a practical knowledge of training methods and techniques. Knowledge of publications such as Tables of Organization and Equipment, Army Doctrine Publications (ADPs), Army Doctrine Reference Publications (ADRPs), Field Manuals, Technical Manuals and/or Army Regulations in developing collective/unit training products. Expertise in conducting research, develop methods and approaches to develop and review/revise complete training products. Skill in identifying actual or potential problem areas such as trends, imbalances, deficiencies, and implement necessary changes to resolve problem. Proficiency in coordinating with subject matter experts to ensure quality finished project. Proficiency in reviewing existing training materials, interprets, and advises of doctrinal changes concerning Sustainment unit training materials and actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education / Training Program AdministrationLeadershipOral CommunicationTraining 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).

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 SB-W3XTAA CASCOM SCOE DO NOT MAIL Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk