This position is located in Simulation, Learning, Evaluation, Assessment and Research Network (SimLEARN), Office of Discovery, Education and Affiliate Network (DEAN), Veterans Health Administration (VHA). SimLEARN's goal is to promote collaboration and coordination with facility-based educators, researchers and clinicians to drive ongoing improvement and innovation in education, training and advancements in scientific research.

Duties

***This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-13.*** At the lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.*** The incumbent will serve as a Training Specialist and is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training for existing and emerging systems and processes that fulfill the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) commitment to develop a highly skilled workforce and deliver services to Veterans and their families in an effective and efficient manner. Duties include, but are not limited to: Establishing, confirming, and managing an Integrated Product Team (IPT) that includes all stakeholders, subject matter experts (SME), support staff, instructional designers and others as required for each project. Planning, directing and controlling the assigned resources, timelines, and work products of a multidisciplinary IPT of clinical and functional specialists for training solution development. Leading the IPT accomplishment of implementation of education and training. Monitoring educational project cost, schedule, overall technical performance, and associated risks involved with the contract after award and proactively implementing controls and informing project team IPT, contracting representative(s), and divisional leadership of issues. Preparing and maintaining all project and fiscal documentation, which may include budget requests, shared training agreements, project/training plans, etc. Providing leadership and direction in implementing VHA national education and training projects of varying scope, size and complexity. Providing expertise, consultation, and guidance to SimLEARN and its clients in assigned project areas. Developing and applying new project methods, approaches, and technologies, and/or extending, revising, and adapting existing methodology to new and unusual situations. Planning, promoting, and developing educational design strategies for education and training projects by leading effective teams and providing clear direction on interpretation and implementation of the design. Validating needs assessment with learning consultants, determines resources needed and if shared training agreement is required. Preparing the procurement request rationale document for submission to the appropriate contracting office and defining specification requirements, performance work statement (PWS)/ statement of work (SOW), quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP), conducting market research initiates independent government cost estimate (IGCE), documentation for justification and approval (J & A), request for information (RFI). Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available. Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Training Specialist/PD03386-A, PD03387-A, PD03388-A, and PD09989-A 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 Physical Requirements: Work is performed while sitting at a desk in conferences, briefings, meetings, classrooms, and the equivalent.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/30/2024. Individual Occupational Requirement: In order to meet the basic requirement of the Training Specialist, 1712, series you must possess an undergraduate or graduate education with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position being filled: 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. Applicable to ALL GS levels: 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. *For GS-09: You must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 or above. *For GS-11: You must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9 or above. *For GS-12: You must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 or above. *For GS-13: You must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 or above. To qualify at the GS-9: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupation Requirement above, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education 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: In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet 2/3: Functions of the position are to plan, direct and control the assigned resources, timelines, and work products of a multidisciplinary project team. Coordinates the completion of educational project activities. Ensures the design and development of effective instructional coursework and materials. -OR- Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the work of the position or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education. To qualify at the GS-11: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupation Requirement above, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet 3/5. Functions of the position are to plan, direct and control the assigned resources, timelines, and work products of a multidisciplinary project team. Coordinates the completion of educational project activities. Ensures the design and development of effective instructional coursework and materials. Develops and applies new project methods, approaches, and technologies, and/or extends, revises, and adapts existing methodology to new and unusual situations. Exercises independent initiative, resourcefulness and seasoned judgment to select and adapt established practices, techniques and precedents to a variety of new training situations. -OR- Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or LL.M., if related to the work of the position. Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education. To qualify at the GS-12: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupation Requirement above, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one yearof specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet 5/7. Functions of the position are to plan, direct and control the assigned resources, timelines, and work products of a multidisciplinary project team. Coordinates the completion of educational project activities. Ensures the design and development of effective instructional coursework and materials. Develops and applies new project methods, approaches, and technologies, and/or extends, revises, and adapts existing methodology to new and unusual situations. Exercises independent initiative, resourcefulness and seasoned judgment to select and adapt established practices, techniques and precedents to a variety of new training situations. Employs tact and persuasion in presenting controversial recommendations for instructional strategies and functional design of training systems and equipment. Prepares and maintains all project and fiscal documentation. To qualify at the GS-13: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupation Requirement above, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet 7/9. Functions of the position are to plan, direct and control the assigned resources, timelines, and work products of a multidisciplinary project team. Coordinates the completion of educational project activities. Ensures the design and development of effective instructional coursework and materials. Develops and applies new project methods, approaches, and technologies, and/or extends, revises, and adapts existing methodology to new and unusual situations. Exercises independent initiative, resourcefulness and seasoned judgment to select and adapt established practices, techniques and precedents to a variety of new training situations. Employs tact and persuasion in presenting controversial recommendations for instructional strategies and functional design of training systems and equipment. Prepares and maintains all project and fiscal documentation. Monitors and evaluates customer feedback and learning intervention effectiveness. Applies skill and knowledge to solving educational/training challenges to assigned programs/projects through innovative and effective methods . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationEducation and TrainingManages and Organizes InformationSelf ManagementTeamwork

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/.

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/.

Contacts

• Address VHA Central Office - Discovery, Education and Affliate Networks 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]