TRAINING SPECIALIST

Duties

• You will facilitate lessons per approved Master Lesson Files (MLF) and course control documents through the means of learning objectives towards the aims of learning outcomes.
• You will integrate theory in practice within lessons and learning programs in accordance with service level guidelines.
• You will adapt facilitation to resolve common problems such as student motivation and communication, last minute schedule or student changes, equipment malfunctions, or lack of supplies.
• You will use enabling learning capabilities (Nearpod, Kahoot, Marine net E-Learning Ecosystem, and so forth) to enhance learning experience before, during, and after lesson facilitation for continuity of learning.
• You will ensure learners are knowledgeable of potential dangers from equipment and other hazards per current, pertinent Operational Risk Management directives, policies, and guidelines.
• You will prevent learner misbehavior through personal facilitator ethics, democratic approaches (that provide learner freedoms in balance with facilitator boundaries and control), engaging learners, and applying prevention techniques.
• You will recommend innovative and emerging approaches as well as any possible changes to facilitation in lessons, learning programs, and on-the job faculty development learning resources to the responsible continuum lead and CLFD detachment leaders.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of instructional methods and theories used in a formal Police Officer training environment. Knowledge to apply law enforcement procedures, Federal and local laws, traffic laws, and established rules. Knowledge of investigative procedure, techniques, and methods to resolve crimes and other incidents. Knowledge to develop lesson plans, analyze statistical data, and meet overall training objectives. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to persuasively present facts and research results to individuals who may have a different point of view. Skills in counseling law enforcement students regarding area of training where deficiencies exist. Must retain a motor vehicle driver's license. Must meet provision of Lautenberg Amendment. Must successful receive certifications in the following within two 92) years from date of employment: Non-lethal Weapons Instructor, including TASER, baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Instructor, Speed Measuring (RADAR and LIDAR) Instructor, CPR Instructor and Gas Mask Fit Test Certification. Must be able to pass Medical Physical Examination.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:

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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
GS-09:

• I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate level education OR
• I have successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR
• I have successfully completed a LL.B. or J.D., if related OR
• I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.