Training Specialist

Transportation Security Administration•Jackson, MS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist is based at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and serves as a liaison on training matters between the Federal Security Director and TSA Headquarters, including the Office of Workforce Performance and Training and the Aviation Programs Office. The role supports the Federal Security Director's staff in planning, directing, scheduling, evaluating, and integrating workforce training and professional services. It also coordinates airport-wide training and professional development plans, programs, standards, and procedures.

Requirements

Possess U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. National.
Successfully complete a favorable background investigation.
Meet the Selective Service registration requirement.
Have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 level in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector experience.
Specialized experience must include facilitating on-the-job or formal classroom training for coworkers or subordinates; initiating, tracking, and maintaining comprehensive training records; helping keep employees current on training status; assisting with execution of training plans; and preparing training materials for briefings and meetings.
Meet the qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Assist with scheduling, evaluating, and facilitating training, screener recertification, and screener performance improvement activities at the airport.
Advise and guide the Federal Security Director's staff on workforce training and career development needs and programs.
Maintain training databases and files, and document training activities and accomplishments in a web-based learning management system.
Help track employees' training status and distribute information about upcoming training opportunities.
Assist in managing instructors, including working with TSA Approved Instructors, identifying individuals to provide screener on-the-job training, and coordinating with training contractors.
Serve as a TSA Approved Instructor or Test Administrator.
Schedule new-hire training.