TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ELECTRICAL TRADE THEORY)

Your tasks

You will serve as a TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ELECTRICAL TRADE THEORY) in the Production Resources Department (Shop 51) of PSNS and IMF. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

• You will independently develop, revise, and adapt various assigned courses in their entirety, preparing lesson plans and training materials based on course objectives.
• You will modify plans consistent with the needs of and the make-up of the class, incorporating state of the art and professional developments.
• You will determine instructional methods, approaches, time schedules, and sequences of instruction, obtain/develop necessary training aids, and use up-to-date training technology/aids (e.g., multimedia, computer based training/simulations, mock-ups).
• You will stay abreast of the latest in technological advances, analyze the operations and/or subject matter, and design courses by determining course content, training aids, and instructional approach.
• You will conduct needs assessments and task analyses to determine training objectives, develop facilities, training devices, and evaluation tools, and develop training schedules.
• You will conduct the training and assess the progress of students in meeting desired objectives and modify teaching approaches to address students who may be experiencing difficulty comprehending the material or acquiring the appropriate skills.
• You will advise and assist students in improving their performance, encourage good class attendance, participation, and conduct; and motivate them to achieve learning objectives.
• You will integrate systemic work requirements into the training to provide a conceptual knowledge of skills and promotion of safe work practices.
• You will conduct technical training courses in classroom and laboratory environments for personnel involved in trades supporting the Shipyard’s primary mission.
• You will be responsible for the improvement and modification of training for assigned courses.
• You will keep abreast of changing administrative and technical requirements, keep assigned courses up to date, and the assessment and evaluation of course outcomes without supervisory intervention.
• You will evaluate course outcomes, such as student exam scores, student feedback, Supervisor feedback, and assessments of student application of concepts on the job.
• You will assess instructional approaches, develop materials and evaluations, and recommend adjustments or modifications to training in accordance with evaluation results.

Requirements

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: developing, evaluating, and modifying training materials (course outline, course content, lesson plans, exercises, examinations, student evaluations), determining instructional approach, and providing subject-matter classroom training to others within an organization. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: evaluating and delivering training materials (course outline, course content, lesson plans, exercises, examinations, student evaluations), determining instructional approach, and providing subject-matter classroom training to others within an organization. Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Training Instruction, 1712 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/ Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Education may be substituted for specialized experience for the GS-09 grade level as follows: Completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) Or Completion of 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) Or Completion of a LL.B. or J.D., if related (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) Education may be substituted for specialized experience for the GS-11 grade level as follows: Completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) Or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) Or LL.M., if related (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.