Training Instructor Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. WO-1614-USPP-25-12662740-DE Department National Park Service
Salary $101,401.00 to $131,826.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/17/2025 Close Date 1/27/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

Join Our Team! The US Park Police (Force) seeks a Training Instructor to deliver essential basic and advanced training for Police Officers. You will develop lesson plans and teach subjects like vehicle operations, firearms, arrest techniques, and policing theories. Instruction occurs in classrooms and practical sessions.

Open to the first 250 applicants or until filled. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will be considered.

Duties

The major duties of the Training Instructor include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provides high quality training to law enforcement personnel; instills technical and analytical knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for the highest possible proficiency in the law enforcement field.
  • Builds course content in basic through advanced law enforcement topics such as: emergency response, non-emergency vehicle operation, traffic stops, pursuits, patrol techniques, marksmanship, firearms safety, defensive tactics, weapons, etc.
  • Conducts research and coordinates with other law enforcement subject matter experts to ensure course content is up to date and consistent with modern law enforcement theory and practice.
  • Analyzes course content and collaborates with Force representatives concerning training policies and academic requirements.
  • Evaluates student performance, maintains accurate student records, identifies remedial procedures, and completes all required administrative activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
  • Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
  • You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
  • You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
  • If you are a new employee in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
  • You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
  • Pre-employment and random uranalysis screening is required.
  • Incumbent is required to wear a Training Instructor Uniform (USPP Polo Shirt).
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Driver's license.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain Federal Law Enforcement Training Center certifications (i.e. LEITP, FITP, UOFITP, LEDITP, TASER CREW)
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification.
  • Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Incumbent must satisfactorily complete and maintain requirements of the Force Physical Fitness Program (PEB), pass an initial firearms proficiency test with a score of 85%, and maintain proficiency. Information about this requirement is available at USPP-PEB-Fact-Sheet-2023.pdf (nps.gov)
  • Incumbent involved in firearms instruction will be tested biannually for blood lead level and annually for hearing.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/27/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

(1) BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the 1712 - Training Instruction Series, you must meet one of the following individual occupational requirements as required by the Office of Personnel Management (Option A or B):

A. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. You must attach transcripts to your application.

OR

B. Specialized Experience: 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. You must include hours worked per week in your resume.
(2) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

To qualify for the Training Instructor, GS-1712-12 position, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of the following:(1) Creating, adapting, contributing to and/or modifying law enforcement lesson plans and course content development to meet student needs; AND (2) Providing training instruction to law enforcement to instill proficiency in one or more of the following subject areas: physical skills, firearms, general investigative skills, enforcement operations, active shooter, constitutional law and general law enforcement topics; AND (3) Contributing to course content development which reflects current and modern law enforcement theories and practices; AND (4) Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent You must include hours worked per week in your resume.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.

Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected.

The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Physical Demands: There is the need to carry firearms, gear, and packages or containers such as ammunition. Work also involves considerable physical exertion while demonstrating weapons positions, techniques, and tactics in a variety of law enforcement settings. Work requires considerable physical activity when demonstrating vehicle operating techniques. There is the need to enter, exit, and operate vehicles in a safe manner during high speed, hazardous, and often times night conditions. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion when demonstrating techniques that involve defending oneself or others against physical attack. There is the propensity for muscular strains, bruising, cuts, and abrasions. Work also involves considerable physical exertion while demonstrating lethal or non-lethal weapons or devices using a variety of law enforcement techniques/methods.

Working Conditions: Duties will require exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions, including both cold and warm weather conditions ranging from climate-controlled classrooms to outdoor training venues. Duties may require exposure to high levels of noise, which are potentially damaging to hearing, and dangerous substances including lead dust, petroleum distillates, caustic cleaning fluids, toxic heavy metal residues and biological hazards (blood borne pathogens). Appropriate personal protective equipment will be issued to mitigate exposure to high levels of noise and dangerous substances as well as weather appropriate attire. Instructors involved in firearms instruction will be tested biannually for blood lead level and annually for hearing.

Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:

  • Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
  • Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
  • Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
  • Education and Training
  • Manages and Organizes Information
  • Partnering
  • Public Safety and Security


In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a panel resume review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/27/2025:

  1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
  2. Complete All Required Assessments.
  3. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
    • Veterans Preference Documentation:
      • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
      • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
      • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
  4. College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
  5. Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/27/2025. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.

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Agency contact information

Shaunte Sankey
Address
United States Park Police
1100 Ohio Drive S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
US
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Next steps

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