Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all United States Citizens and Nationals. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

This position is located in the Office of Protection Services at the National Gallery of Art, the Office of Protection Services is responsible for safeguarding collections, visitors, staff, facilities, and information. Protection Services consist of five program areas: Security Operations, Risk Management, Technical Services, Administration, and Identification Section. This position manages a weapons training program including curriculum writing, maintaining the latest training techniques and acting as the primary weapons trainer. 

Duties for this position include:

• Serve as the primary armorer for AOP ensuring that firearms are within factory specifications and service and maintenance files are kept for each weapon.  Maintain accountability of and ensures all supplies required for the safe conduct of range live fire, ansd for the cleaning and maintenance of weapons on hand. 
• Establish and maintain a variety of training records, including files of training materials. Review and update records and files to ensure bi-annual and annual certifications are met in complainace with policy and to monitor and document the progress of officers amd firearms instructors. 
• Conduct research on emerging firearms technology, latest best practices and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.  Coordinate, set up, maintain and manage weapon training ranges and other law enforcement training areas.  Develop a schedule and notification process for personnel required to attened training, closely coordinating with supervisors. 
• Design and deliver a weapons training program for new officers, annual re-qualifications, remediation and use of force.  The program and courses taught cover subject matter which involves highly specialized knowledge and skill in the handling and use of a variety types of firearms and the accompaying tactics for their usage. 
• Develop program and course material including detailed lesson plans which cover: the instructional objectives to be accomplished; the measurement of these objectives; the methods of instruction; the necessary aids to instruct; a detailed outline narrative of instruction covered; any space or personnel considerations; and a detailed outline narrative of instruction and evaluation criteria.    

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• You must have a valid Delivers License

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

This position is being advertised concurrently under Merit Promotion procedures under announcement number NGA-26-117-MP. 

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or private sector. Specialized experience for this position includes: Instructing on the use of firearms and firearm safety; Developing curriculum related to firearms and firearms safety; and organizing firing ranges and serving as the point of contact for person in charge of weapons. 

OPM Qualifications Standard:General Schedule Qualification Standards

Individual Occupational Requirements: Equipment Services Series 1670

Associated Group standard:  March 2002

Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: 

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT THE SELECTEE HAVE THE FOLLOWING CREDENTIALS:

YOU MUST BE A FEDERAL, STATE, OR NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR. 

YOU MUST ALSO HAVE OR BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION AS A RANGE SAFETY OFFICER WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ARMORER CERTIFICATION WITHIN SIX MOTHS OF EMPLOYMENT.  

YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO THE LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS.

PLEASE INCLUDE COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES WITH YOUR APPLICATION. 

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and/or training that address the competencies below: 

• Firearms - Knowledge of firearm usage and related issues, such as ammunition, range regulations and safety and use of force policies. 
• Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Category Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the three quality categories: The quality categories are defined as: Qualified, Well Qualified, or Best Qualified.

Qualified Category = Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.

Well Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies defined below. (This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures)

Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies defined below. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of many," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.

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• Some jobs require proof of a specific license, like a driver's license or professional license. See the job announcement for details.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (no more than 2 pages) showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
2. Proof of Drivers License
3. Proof of Federal, State, or NRA as a Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

• Do not include the following types of information in your resume:
  • Classified or government sensitive information
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents

2. Other supporting documents:
   • Cover Letter, optional
   • Most recent Performance Appraisal, optional
   • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
     If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here.
   • Unofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment. Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. 

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