Training Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Redstone Arsenal, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent position with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Learning Center (ULC) at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The Training Specialist executes the training plan for assigned PROSPECT courses with support from instructional systems specialists and technical subject matter experts. The role analyzes courses to determine appropriate instructional methodologies, research and subject matter expertise needs, and whether educational surveys or related work are required. It collaborates with instructional systems specialists to project and manage the instructional services, materials, equipment, and facilities needed to deliver assigned courses. The specialist may serve as a member of an analysis-training development team, an independent action or project officer, and an advisor. The position also projects upcoming fiscal-year course requirements and associated costs, analyzes student evaluations to identify problems or difficulty meeting course objectives, and advises USACE organizations on training program objectives.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed employment authority categories to be eligible to apply.
• Have one year of specialized experience, including managing and coordinating training course development and delivery; using instructional design models to revise or create course materials; evaluating training effectiveness using course data and student feedback; preparing statements of work and monitoring contractor performance for training services; and advising management on training needs and program objectives.
• Alternatively, qualify through a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as Adult Education.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A background investigation may be required for a suitability or fitness determination.
• Complete a one-year probationary period and receive written certification that continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• TDY travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Execute training plans for assigned PROSPECT courses with assistance from instructional systems specialists and technical subject matter experts.
• Analyze assigned courses to identify appropriate methodologies, research needs, required subject matter expert support, and the need for educational surveys or related work.
• Collaborate with instructional systems specialists to project and manage training resources, including instructional services, materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Serve as an analysis-training development team member, independent action officer or project officer, and advisor.
• Project upcoming fiscal-year course requirements and costs, including labor, travel, facilities, equipment, training aids, textbooks, reproduction, and shipping.
• Analyze student evaluations to identify problem areas or inability to master course objectives.
• Advise USACE organizations regarding training program objectives.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree