Training Specialist

Veterans Health Administration•Long Beach, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is at the full performance level within the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Executive Leadership, Office of Education, Clinical Staff Development. It supports the Office of Education, Clinical Staff Development by helping plan, implement, and administer training programs addressing immediate and long-range organizational learning needs. The role applies instructional theory, training methods, and subject-matter knowledge to develop and deliver training for clinical and non-clinical employees. The Training Specialist modifies established training products and materials, facilitates courses that do not involve simulation-based training, assists with training modules and adult education curricula, and maintains standardized materials in web-based, eLearning, and virtual formats. The position supports analysis of employee training needs, advises staff on course delivery and development, coordinates educational projects and meetings, and gathers and evaluates information related to resident and student education, compliance, and regulations. Simulation courses are taught by a Nurse because of their advanced technical systems and subject-matter requirements. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework is not authorized, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. The role is subject to background/security investigation, seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, and a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated qualification requirements by the announcement closing date of November 6, 2026.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the position’s qualification requirements by the announcement closing date, November 6, 2026.
For current or former federal employees covered by the time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-07 for a GS-09 position, with supporting SF-50 documentation.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, or qualifying graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Specialized experience may include supporting medical-center simulation training operations and trainee onboarding; assisting with training-program development, modification, evaluation, and instruction; collaborating with Nurse Educators and leadership; and supporting nursing trainee programs, affiliation agreements, orientation, scholarships, and regulatory and accreditation compliance.
If qualifying based on education, submit transcripts; education must be from an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
Register with Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
Complete required background/security investigation and online onboarding; provide acceptable identification for employment verification.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for VA Health Care Personnel.
Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning, implementing, and administering training programs addressing immediate and long-range organizational educational needs.
Assist in modifying standardized or pre-structured training products, including courses, training aids, methodologies, and evaluation plans.
Facilitate courses that do not involve simulation-based training.
Assist in developing and evaluating training modules for new and existing administrative and clinical employees, including interactive and simulation-based components in service-line and facility training plans.
Support the development of curricula for adult education programs.
Develop and maintain standardized or pre-structured training materials and curricula, including web-based, eLearning, and virtual formats.
Use teaching methods and tools appropriate to employee learning requirements.
Assist in planning and supporting analytical studies to identify and assess employee learning and training needs.
Consult with facility staff on course delivery and training development.
Guide and assist supervisors and employees regarding organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines for job-related career development and clinical training programs.
Participate in determining appropriate course delivery methods, including face-to-face instruction, eLearning, blended learning, self-instructional materials, and audiovisual formats.
Apply innovative training strategies and create or adapt learning tools for the varied educational and practical backgrounds of clinical and non-clinical staff.
Coordinate educational program and project activities, including meetings, conferences, and information-gathering sessions.
Gather information and prepare metrics; research and interpret policies and procedures; and evaluate past performance for compliance with requirements related to resident and student education.
Monitor and implement new regulations to support continuity of academic and clinical missions.
Serve as a committee member and prepare charters, schedules, and facilitate meetings as directed by the Director, Clinical Staff Development.