Training Specialist

Air Force District of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force District of Washington is seeking a training specialist to manage and evaluate training programs, develop curricula, and ensure readiness within the DoD framework. You will plan and implement instructional techniques and prepare training materials to support mission readiness.

The role requires applying knowledge of DoD and AF directives, conducting assessments, and using office automation tools to produce reports and data analyses.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level in training programs and curriculum development.
• Ability to develop, conduct, and evaluate training programs.
• Knowledge of DoD/AF directives and deployment/mobilization concepts.
• Experience analyzing training requirements and developing training materials.
• Experience with evaluating training effectiveness and readiness.
• Familiarity with office automation software to create documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate training programs and training materials.
• Plan and implement curriculum development and instructional techniques.
• Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases and graphs to support training operations.
• Apply knowledge of DoD/AF directives to training responsibilities.
• Assist in evaluating deployment requirements and training readiness.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional techniques

Training program management

Data analysis

Test and measurement

Presentation of courses

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

LL.B or J.D. with education major

Tools

Office automation software

Job description

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1712 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: practical knowledge of a wide range of conventional concepts, principles, and practices associated with training program management sufficient to independently develop, conduct, and evaluate difficult, but well-precedented formal and informal training programs. Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, training resources, and test and measurement. Knowledge of DoD, AF, and major command directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy as they relate to the area of responsibility, as well as knowledge of the installation/command mission and organization. Knowledge of service-based occupations and the associated training/certification requirements for military and civilian personnel assigned to the organization. Knowledge of standard analytical and evaluative techniques to analyze training requirements, plan for and develop training materials, evaluate training effectiveness, and solve problems relating to training and readiness issues. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support training operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of Master's or equivalent Graduate Degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level Graduate education leading to such a Degree OR LL.B or J.D. with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Knowledge of methods, procedures, and skills in evaluating and performing deployment operations to identify and meet deployment requirements.
4. Knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency deployment/mobilization concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to the full range of UDM management responsibilities.
5. Skill in developing course materials and presenting formal and informal courses and briefings.
6. Ability to gather, develop, and analyze a variety of data and to make recommendations based on analysis.

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., professi