Training Specialist

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. (1) Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the Education Requirements described below: A. Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. or B. Experience: Specialized experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. AND (2) Specialized Experience To qualify for the ZA-IV, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the ZA-III or GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Supporting the management of a regional or national training program. 2. Developing or executing stakeholder focused education materials and/or training engagements for groups such as public safety or the military or for personnel utilizing broadband technology. 3. Monitoring the effectiveness of a training program and identifying opportunities for improvement. (Must meet all) Desirable experience: Experience doing the above items for public safety or the military or for personnel utilizing broadband technology. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM’s website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
This position is with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), an independent authority within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Authorized by Congress in 2012, the FirstNet Authoritys mission is to develop, build, and operate the nationwide broadband network that equips first responders with the necessary communications to save lives and protect U.S. communities. Come join the FirstNet Authority team and make a difference in Public Safety.