Training Specialist

DutiesSummary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced under Merit Promotion Procedures under 21-EOUSA-11182565-MS.

ResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), Office of Legal Education (OLE). The OLE is functionally responsible for planning, developing, providing, controlling, and evaluating the DOJ program for continuing legal training and education for attorneys, legal support, and other support staff in the United States Attorney's Offices (USAOs), other components of the Department of Justice, and throughout the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, as well as state, local and foreign governments as needed and as resources allow. If selected for this position, some of your duties will include:

• Serve as a Training Specialist at the OLE, responsible for training program design, development, execution and evaluation.
• Participate in analyzing, designing, developing and revising current and new programs to meet the training needs and goals of the DOJ and other select state, local, federal, and tribal agencies that support the DOJ mission.
• Apply knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design to improve the effectiveness of training programs.
• Review training objectives and suggest appropriate instructional methods and activities for delivery of course content.
• Provide advice and guidance to faculty on ways to improve the training program and delivery through application of principles of instructional design.
• Develop program evaluation materials to accurately measure the effectiveness of learning events and use feedback from evaluation tools to make recommendations for new programs and improvements to existing programs.
• Recommend instructional experiences that use technology to make instruction more engaging and assist students and faculty with software applications and automation equipment inside and outside the classrooms.
• Use the OLE learning management system and other software applications to manage course registrations, enrollment, evaluations, reports, and historical records in assigned program area(s).
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of technology for residential and distance delivery of training events and identify and address equipment and technology needs.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

13

• Job family (Series)

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• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • Background investigation, credit check, and drug test required.
  • You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
  • If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
  QualificationsThis position has a Basic Requirement. To be qualified for this position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement
  
  Education
  Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.
  
  OR
  
  Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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.
  In addition to the Basic Requirement, applicants must meet the specialized experience and/or education requirement for the individual grade levels.
  
  GS-11: To qualify for the GS-11 applicants must meet ONE of the requirements listed below: Specialized Experience, OR Education, OR Combination of Education and Experience:
  
  A. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service. Qualifying experience is defined as assisting in pre-course planning for training events and in making recommendations regarding appropriate course content; managing and executing training in assigned program area(s) and evaluating course material in advance and making corrections as needed. OR
  
  B. Education: Possess an LL.M degree; OR a PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree in Education or related field or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Education or field related to the position. OR
  
  C. Education and Experience: Have a combination of specialized experience as described in A and graduate education as described in B which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. (Only graduate education in excess of 2 full years is creditable.)
  
  GS-12: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Specialized experience is defined as developing and delivering training to adult audiences; independently, or as a member of a work group, participating in analyzing, designing, developing, and revising current and new training programs; participating in pre-course planning for training events and makes recommendations; planning and managing the execution of training events ensuring facilities and audio/visual needs are met and addressing faculty and student concerns.
  
  GS-13: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12. Specialized experience is defined as serving as the principle advisor in making recommendations for new programs, improvements in existing programs, better methods and practices for program administration and alternate delivery methods; applying instructional design systems or similar structured methodology to analyze job performance requirements and determine training and exercises to develop capabilities to perform those requirements; carrying out complex work assignments that support a wide variety of training courses and conferences; Identifying training program strengths and weaknesses and taking appropriate steps to make corrections.
  
  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
  
  Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education

  All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov
  OR
  Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

  Additional information

  Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
  
  The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
  
  Veterans' Preference - If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required veterans' preference documentation as specified in the, "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement.
  
  Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
  
  Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
  
  EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

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

  Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).
  
  You will be rated on the following Competencies (see The Delegated Examining Operations Handbook, Appendix F for definitions):
  Attention to Detail, Planning and Evaluating, and Technology Application
  
  The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.
  

  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  High Risk (HR)

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required DocumentsYou must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  - Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
  
  - Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (for full consideration you must include day/month/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time) (cover letter optional).). 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.
  
  - Required if you meet qualifications based on education: An unofficial college transcript.(Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript will be required prior to your first day.) and foreign education evaluation documentation, if applicable, as described under the "Education" section of this vacancy announcement.
  
  -Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)
  
  - Required, if applicable: Veterans' Preference documentation. See Required Veterans' Preference Documentation below. Please note, if you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming in your application, check the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference, and submit the required documentation as specified below.
  
  Required Veterans' Preference Documentation:
  
  • In order to verify your Veterans' Preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); or if you are a current Active Duty member you must submit a certification on appropriate military branch letterhead that indicates: 1) your service dates, 2) expected discharge or release date from active duty with a release/discharge date no later than 120 days from the closing date of this announcement, and 3) the character of service (e.g., Honorable); or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
  In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower if a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference" dated October 2013 and all the required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. 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.

• Benefits

  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.

HelpThis job is open to

• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens and Nationals