The position resides in the Columbia VA Health Care System (Columbia VAHCS) and reports directly to the Prevention & Management of Disruptive Behavior Program (PMDB) Manager, aligned to the Workplace Violence Prevention Program. As the assistant PMDB facility coordinator the training specialist, along with the PMDB Program Manager, will have reporting responsibilities to the facility Program Manager of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP).

Duties

Major Duties Program Implementation and Coordination Effective communication of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, including presenting at new employee orientation, attending partnership meetings or staff meetings to publicize offerings accomplishments Communicates with officials within the agency to ensure the educational opportunities and efforts are promoted with respect to current and emerging plans Coordinates with service lines to develop organizational, educational and training plans related to Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) and Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA) Responsible for conducting WBRA training Inputs and analyzes data and formulate specific training plans, including ongoing refresher training, based off the findings of the WBRA Advisory and consultative services Incumbent provides assistance, consultation, and guidance to employees at Columbia VA Health Care System (Columbia VAHCS) regarding WVPP Provides advice and assistance in the resolution of problems and issues regarding the WVPP by gathering data and monitor the effectiveness of the program Policy analysis Evaluates new or proposed policy changes concerning the prevention program to assure compliance with regulations and compatibility with agency mission and responsibilities Analyzes segments of policy and specialized program areas and makes recommendations for new policy or changes in existing policy Provides guidance andadvice on the implementation of educational programs, projects and / or activities, and onthe problems and issues encountered within those activities Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Training Specialist (PMDB)/PD11356A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/26/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): An IOR is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for this occupational series. Education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. ~OR~ Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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 addition to the above IOR requirement, you must also meet the specialized experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 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.. ~ OR~ Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have. Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related ~OR~ Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of graduate level education. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The work requires and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, and other similar activities. Employees engage in such exertion when teaching, demostrating, or performing techniques to apprehend or detain a person, The work will require regularly and repetitively lifing and carring heavy objects of 50 pounds or more. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical ReasoningComputer SkillsEducation and TrainingPhysical StrengthPlanning and Evaluating 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, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Columbia VA Health Care System 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 US
• Name: Chiquota McCloud-Scott
• Email: [email protected]