Training Specialist
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-1712-12, Training Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY and PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT -CG-LPD in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
Major duties
You will serve as a Training Specialist for the Office of Legal Policy and Program Development (CG-LPD) you will serve in an advisory role as consultant and technical advisor to senior management on training, developing and executing the legal program training. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Planning and coordinating the development of curricula for courses related to the Coast Guard's Legal Program Professional Development and Training. Managing the development of training activities, job aids and other resources included in the Professional Development and Training Program. Developing and conducting studies and evaluations of Coast Guard and DoW/DHS operating entities' military and civilian leadership and professional development programs. Serving as program expert on planning and budgetary issues and activities as these activities impact the training and professional development program. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Creating training products (lesson plans, job aids, course manuals, instructor guides etc.) according to written standards and guidelines. Providing recommendations for a training program, evaluating or revising curriculum for training program. Developing and conducting studies and evaluations of leadership and professional development programs to recommend methods for improving policy, procedures, methods and doctrine concerning the training and professional development of legal program members/employees. Analyzing near and long-term planning estimates and budget requests to determine the impact on the training and professional development program. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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