Training Specialist (DOT AD)

Summary

This position is part of the Department of War War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for DoW audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as Combat Camera operations and for newspapers and like print media throughout DoW such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes newspapers.

Duties

As a Training Specialist (DOT AD) at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the Academic Director for the Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) department and is responsible for managing assigned visual information and public affairs training courses.
• Provides guidance and assists the department head in determining course training requirements participates in joint task review boards training planning working groups and develops and provides input to training standards.
• Sequences criterion objectives prepares teaching steps to support criterion objectives; develops training materials and measurement devices; selects appropriate methods of presentation and use of media for maximum learning.
• Supports course development prepares and conducts course validation processes establishes and maintains a data trail for all assigned courses including course documents that reflect decision-making processes.
• Ensures total quality in the training environment by continuously evaluating the training provided course reviews and recommend actions for course improvement.
• Manages course schedules manages and ensures course control documents including; training plans training materials measurement devices and ensures course announcements conform to regulations and policies and comply with the basic principles of education.
• Administers and provides instruction mentoring and evaluation of student performance to determine achievement of course requirements; manages instructor development program which leads instructor qualification credentials

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a non-sensitive security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening test and periodic drug screening thereafter.
• May be required to carry a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) cellular device.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Creating and reviewing course curricula developing training materials and measurement devices and using qualitative and quantitative analysis to ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of public affairs and visual information instruction.
• Observing and evaluating instructors providing guidance and remedial training and counseling students to maintain academic excellence and program integrity.
• Participating in review boards providing input to training standards evaluating instructors conducting needs analysis through surveys and job analysis and managing resources such as manpower budgets and equipment for assigned courses.

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). 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.

In addition to meeting qualifications your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1712 series.

Please see OPM Link: and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Experience
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.

If you are using your education to meet the IOR: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges universities schools or institutions listing your name the name of the school the date and degree awarded and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information visit: Foreign Education

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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