TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

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Major duties

• Present in-house functional training programs for Retired and Annuitant Pay (R/A) personnel.
• Assist in higher graded training staff development of new courses through researching pertinent publications and verifying information.
• Ensures that all required training aids, material, and equipment are readily available and present for each class session and in sufficient supply
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training activities within prescribed areas.
• Continuously revise lesson plans for such things as to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
• Maintain of student/class records as a part of this duty.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in the development and delivery of specialized courses, modifying training guides and visual aids, and evaluating training programs to ensure alignment with functional skills and organizational needs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required to create effective training materials. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html). If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).