TRAINING SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a Training Specialist for the Center for Service Support of the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC). Responsibilities You will maintain curriculum currency and perform curriculum development functions. You will review course testing programs to ensure that test design documents have been completed and that measurement instruments effectively measure the attainment of the objectives. You will establish training requirements and determine the training needs for personnel. You will evaluate courses within designated area of responsibility for applicability, adequacy, technical accuracy and accomplishment of training objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Demonstrates expert knowledge of curriculum development and software applications (e.g., HTML-5, JavaScript, Adobe Captivate); 2) Possesses knowledge of computer operations which support general course administration, to include operating systems, software applications and general office automation including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.; 3) Possesses knowledge of instructional technology including interactive courseware, video and virtual distance training, and computer-based training, integration of innovative teaching methods supported by technology; 5) Demonstrates knowledge of a variety of educational measurement methods, instructional principles and methods sufficient to develop and revise instructional programs; 6) Monitors information that has bearing on curriculum effectiveness; and 7) Communicates, motivates teams within a multidisciplinary environment requiring a high tolerance level for ambiguity and rapid change. 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.