In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions and Individual Occupational Requirements for Training Instruction Series 1712.
***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement***
This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
- 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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures including the ability to evaluate, improve, and draft training plans and programs; manage training records and provide reports on individual training progression. Knowledge of adult learning principles and the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction as well as skill in developing course materials and presenting formal and informal course briefings. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies including gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising recommended solutions to identify gaps, develop solutions, and measure/improve training program effectiveness. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures including the ability to evaluate, improve, and draft training plans and programs; manage training records and provide reports on individual training progression.
2. Knowledge of adult learning principles and the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction as well as skill in developing course materials and presenting formal and informal course briefings.
3. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies including gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising recommended solutions.
4. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive training programs as well as preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency related to training programs and their application.
5. Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure/improve program effectiveness/organizational productivity as well as an ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.
6. Ability to effectively engage/partner with or lead working groups and teams to collaborate across the organization and externally for the purpose of maximizing training program effectiveness.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; problem solve complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.