Training Technician.

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in Georgia seeks a Training Technician to design, deliver, and evaluate advanced and basic programs, agency courses, and training materials in support of FLETC operations.

The role focuses on developing courses, coordinating with instructors, and leveraging current technologies to meet training needs at the Glynco site.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level performing adult education guidance, training, and instructional issues.
• Master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• Combination of graduate education and specialized experience that equals 100% of the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical guidance on training and instructional matters to HQ and field offices.
• Establish liaisons with other divisions and on-site representatives for advanced training programs.
• Assist in development, coordination, and administration of project agreements and statements of work.
• Design and revise short courses, modules, and training aids using current technologies.

Skills

Adult education

Training development

Program evaluation

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Graduate education + experience to 100%

Job description

Duties

Serving as a Training Technician GS-1702-9 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Technical Training Operations (TTO) Directorate under the Office of the Associate Director for Training Operations (TOPS) and located in Glynco, Georgia.

The primary purpose of this position is designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating advanced and basic programs, agency basic and integrated programs, and export programs, courses, materials, aids, devices, etc. in support of the program and administrative operations of FLETC.

Typical Duties Include:

• Providing basic technical guidance and assistance to FLETC headquarters and field office officials and employees on conventional training and instructional issues and activities.
• Establishing liaisons and corresponding with other divisions, participating organizations and on-site representatives as appropriate on various matters related to advanced training programs.
• Assisting instructors with the development, coordination, issuance, and administration of project agreements, task orders, statements of work with commercial organizations, educational institutions, etc.
• Designing, developing, revising, and adapting short and self-contained courses, modules, materials, aids, and devices utilizing current technologies to facilitate the training needs of FLETC.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.

Qualifications

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit:

You qualify at the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in Federal service, performing the following duties: 1) Applying adult education practices and methods to provide guidance on training and instructional issues; 2) Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of training and instructional programs/activities; and 3) Analyzing training data to identify issues and develop resolutions; OR
• A 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., if related ; OR
• A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.

NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify for the GS-09 level.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:

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Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code

• 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
• 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to

After FLETC completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components and other federal agencies. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.

Education

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; Applicant's Resumes And Supporting Documentation Should Only Reflect Education Received From Schools Accredited By Such Institutions. Applicants Can Verify Accreditation At The Following Website:

You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documents for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email