Training Specialist

Air Mobility Command • Dover AFB, DE

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to be the single point of contact responsible for planning, administering, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive internal training and readiness program for all appropriated fund civilians and military employees assigned to the CES. Duties include developing the Civil Engineer training plan, evaluating and reporting to the Squadron Commander on the effectiveness of training, and developing an Annual Training Plan (ATP) for Squadron Commander approval. The role also involves developing education and training materials and testing procedures, maintaining a collection of training materials, and developing curricula as needed. The Training Specialist will conduct training courses, secure classroom space, announce upcoming classes, ensure training equipment is operational and supplies are available, and ensure quality training is provided. This position manages the Civil Engineer training program, administering it for military and civilians assigned to the CES using current tracking methods or electronic applications to maintain accurate records. The specialist will work with managers to identify skills, upgrades, and development programs to meet Civil Engineer objectives and war readiness capabilities. Additionally, the role performs the duties of CES Security Program Manager, providing overall guidance and direction on security-related programs supporting CES and its mission.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Incumbent may be subject to work other than normal duty hours
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Incumbent may be required to stand for several hours at a time while instructing in a classroom environment
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 , or equivalent in other pay systems
• Examples of specialized experience includes: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); Supervising or administering a training program; Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis
• Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or a LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks
• NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of service-based programs and objectives, processes involved in military and civilian training programs, and/or processes relating to training programs in parallel business and industry organizations
• Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources, as well as the principles, techniques, and objectives of test and measurement
• Knowledge of basic budget preparation as it applies to preparing operating and capital expenditure training budgets
• Skill in developing course materials and presenting formal and informal courses and briefings
• Ability to gather, develop, and analyze a variety of data and to make recommendations based on analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Develops the Civil Engineer training plan
• Evaluates and reports to the Squadron Commander on the effectiveness of training
• Develops an Annual Training Plan (ATP) for Squadron Commander approval
• Develops education and training materials and testing procedures
• Maintains a collection of training materials (written training guides or pamphlets, graphic visual aids, training films, video cassettes, DVDs, sound recordings, multimedia video training tapes, or curriculum materials, etc.) and develops, when necessary, educational curricula to meet specific training requirements
• Conducts training courses
• Secures classroom space and announces upcoming classes
• Ensures training equipment is operational and supplies are available
• Ensures quality training is provided to assigned personnel
• Manages the Civil Engineer training program
• Responsible for administering the training program for military and civilians, assigned to the CES
• Uses the most current tracking method or electronic application to maintain accurate records
• Works with managers to identify skills, upgrades, and similar development programs that will meet Civil Engineer objectives and war readiness capabilities
• Performs the duties of CES Security Program Manager
• Provides overall guidance and direction on security-related programs supporting CES and its mission

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
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

What This Job Offers

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