Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - Horticulture)

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

Serves as a training instructor in a vocational or occupational training program in the Education Department of a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility and may also serve as a program coordinator for other vocational/occupational training programs.

Selects and/or develops curriculums which focus on the appropriate vocational training area.

This position has direct responsibility for the delivery of classroom training for vocational and apprenticeship courses in the field/trade of Horticulture.

Develops a curriculum design and record-keeping system to organize and track student progress through identified course work.

Ensures the training program(s) are implemented and delivered in compliance with Bureau policies Department of Labor and Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training regulations and the standards established by other certifying agencies and organizations.

Serve as apprenticeship program coordinator with responsibility for coordinating the various occupational training programs and classes as well as responsibilities which include development review and evaluation of the vocational trades program.

Along with all other correctional institution employees incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
• Selective Service Requirement:

Career Transition Programs ( CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:

• 1. MeetCTAPor ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support yourCTAP or ICTAPeligibility:
  • A copy of the agency notice (i.e. separation notice or agency RIF letter)
  • Most recent performance appraisal and
  • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position grade promotion potential and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS Career Transition Programsfor more information.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: be considered for the position you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Education:

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

OR

Specialized Experience:

GL-09 and GS-11: 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.

AND

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements applicants must have the following:

Education:

GL-09: A Masters or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B OR J.D. if related.

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M. if related.

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

OR

Experience:

GL-09 and GS-11: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position and demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

Some examples of this qualifying experience could be:

GL-09:

• Experience in developing curriculum and individualized learning plans for higher levels of learning .
• Experience in assisting in developing programs and providing instruction to students from significantly varying backgrounds in a correctional setting.
• Experience in following standardized curricula and lesson plans to meet the needs of students.

GS-11:

• Experience in teaching with full and primary responsibility for classroom instruction.
• Experience in supervising or administering a training program.
• 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

Combination of Education and Experience:

GL-09 and GS-11: A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

AND

Selective Placement Factor:

GL-09 and GS-11: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor you will be found ineligible for the position.

GL-09:

Certification Requirements:

• a. The applicant must possess and maintain a valid industry-recognized Horticulture credential (e.g. Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Landscape Industry Certified Technician International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist BASF Plant Science Certification forestry or natural resources certification or equivalent).

AND

Work Experience:

• a. Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable experience held within the past four (4) years in the Horticulture field including working in one or more of the following areas: plant production (greenhouse or nursery operations) landscape installation and maintenance turfgrass management arboriculture garden center or retail Horticulture operations irrigation systems pest and disease management or soil and plant health management.
• i. Experience must include hands-on application of Horticulture practices and tools in commercial institutional or production-based environments safe operation of equipment and adherence to applicable safety and regulatory requirements (i.e. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) pesticide handling or equivalent). Experience must also demonstrate working knowledge and applied skills sufficient to independently perform and instruct others in Horticulture practices supporting instruction leading to an industry-recognized credential.

GS-11:

Certification Requirements:

• a. The applicant must possess and maintain a valid industry-recognized Horticulture credential (e.g. Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Landscape Industry Certified Technician International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist BASF Plant Science Certification forestry or natural resources certification or equivalent).

AND

Work Experience:

• a. Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience held within the past five (5) years in the Horticulture field including working in one or more of the following areas: plant production (greenhouse or nursery operations) landscape installation and maintenance turfgrass management arboriculture garden center or retail Horticulture operations irrigation systems pest and disease management or soil and plant health management.
• i. Experience must include hands-on application of Horticulture practices and tools in commercial institutional or production-based environments safe operation of equipment and adherence to applicable safety and regulatory requirements (i.e. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) pesticide handling or equivalent). Experience must also demonstrate working knowledge and applied skills sufficient to independently perform and instruct others in Horticulture practices supporting instruction leading to an industry-recognized credential.

AND

Teaching Experience:

• a. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in developing instructional activities and lesson plans for students pursuing a career pathway in Horticulture or related field incorporating competency-based training industry safety standards and hands-on skills development aligned with workforce or apprenticeship expectations.

NOTE: All applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume and if applicable upload any required documentation (i.e. licensure certification or transcripts) at the time you apply.

If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements if applicable .

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education) you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Additional information

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307 a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.

Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. Please refer to the Required Documents Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate veteran eligibility.

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview urinalysis physical and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques three-week training course at Glynco Georgia is required.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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