TRAINING SPECIALIST

About the role

You will serve as a Training Specialist in the Information Warfare Training Detachment (IWTD) of NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN. Duties include researching, creating, reviewing, and carrying out studies and analyses that result in courseware instruction in meteorology and oceanography; assisting with course management, instructor certification, and evaluation services; and serving as the primary point of contact for planning, curriculum development, revision, and periodic recertification of meteorological and oceanographic training.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Instructor/Course Curriculum Model Manager (C2M2) for assigned METOC courses.
• Review and evaluate audio-visual aids for courses to ensure relevance and accuracy.
• Participate in seminars, studies, and workshops on Master Training Specialist Certificate, training and testing materials, curriculum development and delivery methodologies, and optimization of classroom delivery methods and resources.
• Maintain, update, and develop new lesson plans and courses of instruction by leveraging expertise in METOC subject matter and emerging technologies within the Naval Oceanography Program.
• Maintain liaison with national, military, scientific, and technical agencies as required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade).
• Retired military members within 180 days of retirement must comply with 5 U.S. Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; random testing may follow.
• This position may require uncommon tours, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, night differential pay, and unusual duty hours to meet mission requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance; failure may result in withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites, may be required; travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods is possible.
• Some work may require walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items such as computer systems, monitors, and other electronic equipment.
• Must have sufficient dexterity to type and use personal computers, and sufficient oral communication skills for clear telephone or in-person communication.
• Travel to attend meetings, conferences, or conduct training away from the work site may be required.
• Work may be performed at mobile training sites, including Naval facilities and vessels.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Medical screening is required prior to embarking on U.S. Navy vessels for periods greater than 24 hours.
• Must possess a Basic Instructor Course Qualification/NAVY NEC 805A.
• Master Training Specialist Certification is required.

Qualifications

GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate:

• Applying instructional design methodologies—specifically the PADDIE model (Planning, Analyzing, Designing, Developing, Implementing, Evaluating)—and Navy education standards (e.g., NAVEDTRA 130 series) to research, develop, and revise technical curriculum, training manuals, and student guides.
• Delivering live, technical classroom instruction on complex systems, practices, or scientific disciplines, preferably related to Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) operations or advanced forecasting techniques.
• Utilizing specialized curriculum development and management software, such as Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM II CPM/LO), to maintain and build training products.
• Establishing and maintaining professional liaison relationships with national, military, and scientific agencies to integrate emerging technologies, guidelines, and education policies into ongoing training programs.

Additional qualification information can be found at the Office of Personnel Management Training Instruction Series (1712). Experience includes paid and unpaid roles, including volunteer work through National Service programs.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.