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Job SummaryThis position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, National Personnel Records Center, Management Systems Staff. The primary purpose of this position is to provide instructional services to employees at the National Personnel Records Center's, Military Personnel Records facility and the Civilian Personnel Records facility, by providing a practical knowledge of training principles to the development and delivery of technical and nontechnical training programs.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-11: You must have at least one year of experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: Developing full-length training courses or modules to address the needs of the Agency; AND Overseeing the training or instruction of employees at different levels of knowledge and experience, which may include evaluating work, monitoring performance and/or providing reports to trainees; AND Interpreting laws, policies and/or regulations regarding the use of records. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized Experience for the GS-09: You must have at least one year of experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: Developing job aides such as handbooks, visual aids, tutorials or other reference aides; AND Assisting in the training and/or instruction of new team members; AND Interpreting laws, policies and/or regulations regarding the use of records. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following requirements, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F): Time-in-Grade: For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks. Time-in-Grade: For the GS-09, you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
Major DutiesThe following are the duties of this position at the GS-11. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Training Instructor, you will: Present and adapt technical training courses for new and current NARA employees and business partners with varying needs and capabilities. Develop and deliver basic non-technical training (e.g. telephone skills, stress management, customer service) using readily available reference materials. Manage self-paced learning activities in the MPR laboratory; recommend and administer appropriate computer-based instruction, video recordings, or books; assist employees while monitoring individual progress. Consult with employees, supervisors and the Training Specialist to determine remedial or developmental needs. Develop and deliver related technical (NPRC-related) and non-technical training courses or modules.RequirementsThe experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Training delivery is performed in a classroom setting, requiring frequent and prolonged periods of standing. Some lifting of training materials and equipment may also be required. Work in the learning laboratory may require bending, crawling, and stooping to adjust and connect computer equipment. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.