Training Instructor

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Cleveland, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Duties Present in-house functional training programs for Retired and Annuitant Pay (R/A) personnel. Assist in higher graded training staff development of new courses through researching pertinent publications and verifying information. Ensures that all required training aids, material, and equipment are readily available and present for each class session and in sufficient supply. Evaluate the effectiveness of training activities within prescribed areas. Continuously revise lesson plans for such things as to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date. Maintain of student/class records as a part of this duty.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
• Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in the development and delivery of specialized courses, modifying training guides and visual aids, and evaluating training programs to ensure alignment with functional skills and organizational needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required to create effective training materials.
• You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
• Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.
• Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
• If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
• To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html ).

Responsibilities

• Present in-house functional training programs for Retired and Annuitant Pay (R/A) personnel.
• Assist in higher graded training staff development of new courses through researching pertinent publications and verifying information.
• Ensures that all required training aids, material, and equipment are readily available and present for each class session and in sufficient supply.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training activities within prescribed areas.
• Continuously revise lesson plans for such things as to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
• Maintain of student/class records as a part of this duty.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level