About this role
Job SummaryThis position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for DoW audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as Combat Camera operations, and for newspapers and like print media throughout DoW such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes newspapers.
QualificationsYou may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Creating and reviewing course curricula, developing training materials and measurement devices, and using qualitative and quantitative analysis to ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of public affairs and visual information instruction. Observing and evaluating instructors, providing guidance and remedial training, and counseling students to maintain academic excellence and program integrity. Participating in review boards, providing input to training standards, evaluating instructors, conducting needs analysis through surveys and job analysis, and managing resources such as manpower, budgets, and equipment for assigned courses. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1712 series. Please see OPM Link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/ Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. If you are using your education to meet the IOR: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Major DutiesAs a Training Specialist (DOT AD) at the GS-1712-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Academic Director for the Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) department and is responsible for managing assigned visual information and public affairs training courses. Provides guidance and assists the department head in determining course training requirements, participates in joint task review boards, training planning working groups, and develops and provides input to training standards. Sequences criterion objectives, prepares teaching steps to support criterion objectives; develops training materials and measurement devices; selects appropriate methods of presentation and use of media for maximum learning. Supports course development, prepares and conducts course validation processes, establishes and maintains a data trail for all assigned courses, including course documents that reflect decision-making processes. Ensures total quality in the training environment by continuously evaluating the training provided, course reviews and recommend actions for course improvement. Manages course schedules, manages and ensures course control documents including; training plans, training materials, measurement devices, and ensures course announcements conform to regulations and policies and comply with the basic principles of education. Administers and provides instruction, mentoring and evaluation of student performance to determine achievement of course requirements; manages instructor development program, which leads instructor qualification credentials