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Job SummaryThis position is at the full performance level and is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS), Executive Leadership, Office of Education, Clinical Staff Development.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a Training Specialist performing duties such as: a) Supporting the delivery, coordination, and management of the medical center's simulation training program, while carrying out administrative responsibilities related to procurement, educational program operations, and trainee onboarding; b) Assisting in the development, modification, and evaluation of training programs, providing instructional support, and collaborating with Nurse Educators and leadership to address organizational learning needs; and c) Managing large-scale nursing trainee programs, maintaining affiliation agreements, overseeing orientation processes, supporting scholarship initiatives, and ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance, to provide comprehensive technical, administrative, and data-management support across Clinical Staff Development. ~OR~ Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree. ~OR~ Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree. ~OR~ Have successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. ~OR~ Have successfully completed an LL.B. or J.D., if related education can demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. ~OR~ Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Your percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience is equal to one hundred percent. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Major DutiesParticipates in all phases of planning, implementing, and administering training programs that address both immediate and long-range educational needs of the organization, requiring practical knowledge of instructional theory, training methods, and subject-matter expertise. Assists in modifying established standardized or pre-structured training products, including courses, training aids, methodologies, and evaluation plans, in support of facility needs. Facilitates instruction for various courses that do not involve simulation-based training; simulation courses are taught by a Nurse due to the advanced technical systems and subject-matter requirements. Assists in developing and evaluating training modules for new and existing administrative and clinical employees, integrating interactive learning and simulation-based components into service-line and facility training plans. Supports the development of curricula for adult education programs. Assist in developing and maintaining standardized or pre-structured training materials and curricula, including web-based, eLearning, and virtual formats. Utilizes a wide range of teaching methods and tools appropriate to employee learning requirements. Assists in planning and supporting analytical studies to identify and assess the learning and training needs of employees within the LBVAHS. Serves as a consultant to facility staff on course delivery and training development. Provides guidance and assistance to supervisors and employees regarding organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to planning job-related career development and clinical training programs. Participates in determining appropriate course delivery methods, including face-to-face instruction, eLearning, blended learning, self-instructional materials, and audiovisual formats. Applies innovative training strategies, demonstrating a strong understanding of the varied educational and practical backgrounds of clinical and non-clinical staff; creates or adapts learning tools to meet diverse training needs. Coordinates educational program and project activities such as meetings, conferences, and information-gathering sessions to support program, project, and professional development objectives. Gathers information and prepares metrics; researches and interprets policies and procedures; and evaluates past performance for compliance with established requirements related to resident and student education. Monitors and implements new regulations to ensure continuity of academic and clinical missions without interruption. Performs work in direct support of the Office of Education, Clinical Staff Development. Serves as a committee member and prepares charters, schedules, and facilitates meetings as directed by the Director, Clinical Staff Development. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Training Specialist/PD14631O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedRequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.