Training Specialist

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Individual Occupational Requirements, GS-1712 Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Experience 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 meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-1712-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Administering a training program; developing or reviewing training and course materials, aides, devices, and evaluation of training results; and providing guidance in student registration and reporting, data analysis, computer systems operations, and other course manager and academic administration support functions. OR Completion of a master`s or equivalent graduate degree, or have completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or have an LL.B or J.D. degree that is related to the work of the position. (You must provide transcripts to qualify using this option.) OR Possess a qualifying combination of the specialized experience described above and the education above. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-09 grade level. (Only graduate education in excess of one (1) full year of graduate level education required for the GS-07 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9) (You must provide transcripts to qualify using this option)). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-1712-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Conducting new employee orientation; utilizing computerized modules or other modalities for training, developing, implementing and evaluating effectiveness; and making adjustments necessary to meet training needs. OR Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or have an LL.M. degree that is related to the work of the position. (You must provide transcripts to qualify using this option.) OR Possess a qualifying combination of the specialized experience described above and the graduate education described above. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-11 grade level. (Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the GS-09 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11) (You must provide transcripts to qualify using this option)). Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position is located in the Division of Quality Management, Staff Development, at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, in Phoenix, AZ. The incumbent is responsible for the assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of staff development and/or clinical education programs for Organizational and Staff Development, Employees/Staff Development Branch.