Summary
You will serve as a TRAINING SPECIALIST in the EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY DIVISON OF THE PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Duties
You will serve as a Training Specialist responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving technical and occupational training programs supporting Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
You will apply instructional systems design principles to develop standardized curricula, qualification products, testing instruments, instructional materials, and training processes.
You will develop recommendations for process improvements that enhance training effectiveness, standardization, and efficiency.
You will provide guidance on test development, lesson preparation, instructional technologies, and adult learning techniques.
You will conduct course evaluations, validity and reliability studies, analyzes student performance data, and recommends corrective actions.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-09 Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ For The GS-11 Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentations This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.