Training Specialist (Secondary)

Summary The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST) has the perfect employment opportunity for a Training Specialist (Secondary). In this position you will serve as a Training Specialist (Secondary) responsible for the execution and oversight of highly specialized training programs and projects for an Agent Operations Command. Responsibilities As a Training Specialist (Secondary), you will: Responsible for development of training curriculum and training course management for all phases of OST Federal Agent-Nuclear Materials Courier training. Manages, coordinates and administers training programs; identifies training resources and ensures Training Approval Program requirements are met. Responsible for the production of Execution/Exercise Plans to include training design documents, training/exercise plans, training schedules, safety plans, security plans, logistical support forms, and other supporting documentation such as legal agreements, points of contact, air/ground transport plans. Knowledge of Transportation Safeguard Systems activities and associated federal agent functions necessary to ensure that training drills and exercises, incident notifications and communication procedures are appropriate to the situations that are encountered during actual convoy operations. Conduct annual Unit sustainment training and Validation Force-on-Force Exercises as well as large scale Operational Readiness Training events. Provides mandatory training to ensure compliance with safety, health, emergency management, transportation and security regulations during operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary or two (2) year trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02, NV-03, or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience demonstrating ability to manage a training program specially adapted for Nuclear Materials Couriers and knowledge of the Transportation Safeguards System and its applicability to the OST training programs. Examples of qualifying experience includes: 1. Experience developing, planning, and managing training courses similar to those used in protective force program. 2. Experience working with training developers to establish curriculum requirements similar to those used in a protective force program. 3. Experience supporting/ leading basic refresher training events similar to those used in a protective force environment. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. All positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE. Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.