Training Specialist (Distance Learning)

Federal Emergency Management Agency; Emmitsburg (MD); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's United States Fire Administration in Emmitsburg, Maryland, seeks a candidate with expertise in adult learning and emerging educational technology, including web-based course applications, e-learning standards, and learning management systems.

Ideal applicants will hold education in a related field or have demonstrated experience instructing adults, developing training materials, and evaluating training outcomes to meet objectives and standards.

Formación

• Undergraduate/Graduate Education in education or related field as described.
• Specialized experience in adult education, training program management, or material development.
• Ability to analyze training needs and apply learning principles.

Conocimientos

Adult learning

Educational technology

Learning management

Content management systems

Educación

Education degree or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Databases

Descripción del empleo

This position is located within the United States Fire Administration, Emmitsburg, Maryland. The ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge/education/experience in the fields of adult learning, and emerging educational technology including web-based course applications, standards of e-learning, and learning management/course management/content management systems.

Individual Occupational Requirements

Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR 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. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. GS-09: To qualify for this position at the GS- 9 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following: Coordinating and negotiating with internal and external agency or external entities to ensure compliance; AND Researching regulations and guidelines to efficiently and effectively resolve problems; AND Working knowledge of adult learning, and emerging educational technology, to deliver training programs that comply with learning objectives and e-learning standards. OR Education Substitution: Have successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's degree in a related field or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Have a combination or both Specialized experience and education as listed above. GS-11: To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following: Making strategic decisions on timeline adjustments and task; AND Conducting validity and reliability of test studies; AND Analyzing audiovisual aids. OR Education Substitution: Have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree in a related field or LL.B., if related. OR Have a combination or both Specialized experience and education as listed above. GS-12: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following: Using electronic spreadsheets and databases (e.g. Microsoft excel pivot tables, sorting, macros, etc.) to conduct studies and analysis to create reports for management; AND Using methods and techniques from the fields of adult learning and emerging educational technology to improve the delivery of training programs; AND Reviewing training material and presenting in oral or written form statistical and evaluative findings to management. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position: Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Please limit your resume to two pages. Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Are you qualifying based on your work experienc