TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command is seeking a Training Administrator in the Quality Assurance Department to lead and assess the command's Training and Qualification program. You will direct data-driven studies to identify performance gaps and guide improvements across training topics and sessions.

The role includes advising on training methodologies, developing metrics, mentoring subject matter experts, and coordinating contractor training support to achieve MK-48 Training System goals.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and implementing a command training program.
• Experience with MK48 Torpedo program training standards.
• Experience operating under the MK48 Torpedo program training system.
• Experience developing and assessing training topics and sessions.
• Experience assigning, monitoring and assessing contractor work.

Responsibilities

• Direct studies and analyze data to identify performance improvements.
• Identify training needs such as procedure changes and safety risks.
• Analyze design and development phase to find root causes of training weaknesses.
• Administer the command Training and Qualification program.
• Advise on training methodologies and develop metrics for Navy training requirements.
• Mentor and counsel SMEs and assist in area-specific training plans.

Skills

Training program management

Contractor supervision

Performance analysis

Training design

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years graduate education

LL.M. (related)

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR in the QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of NAVSUBTORP FAC.

Duties

• You will direct studies and analyze available data to identify areas that require performance improvement.
• You will identify situational training needs such as procedure changes, identification of safety risks, employee development topics, etc.
• You will analyze the design and development phase and determine root cause of training design weaknesses.
• You will be responsible for the administration of the command Training and Qualification program.
• You will serve as an advisor in training methodologies; develop metrics and strategies that support completion of the Navy’s training requirements and provide counsel to the PBFT on methods to achieve goals.
• You will provide mentoring, advice, and counsel to subject matter experts (i.e. area managers), and assist in the creation and implementation of area specific training plans and applying learning strategies.
• You will exercise managerial authority to direct, coordinate, and oversee work utilizing contractor training support staff to assure implementation of the goals and objectives of the MK-48 Training System.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience coordinating and implementing a command training program.
• Experience with using MK48 Torpedo Personal Qualification Standards.
• Experience operating under the MK48 Torpedo program training system.
• Experience developing and assessing training topics and sessions.
• Experience assigning, monitoring and assessing contractor work.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

Possession of an LL.M., if related

or

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

The position requires the incumbent to perform Temporary Duty travel out of the commuting area approximately 10% of the time. Temporary Duty does not normally exceed one week in duration and travel arrangements are provided by the command, utilizing commercial carriers, and are in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants:

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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