LEAD TRAINING SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Lead, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over employees assigned to the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Force Training Branch, NORAD &USNORTHCOM (N&NC) Joint Training and Exercise Directorate and to serve as the Joint Task Force Commanders Training Course (JCTC).

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of military, civilians, and contractors in DSCA Force Training Branch, N&NCJoint Training and Exercise Directorate, ensuring that the branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Critical Exercises lead responsibilities. Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services. Serves as the Joint Task Force Commanders Training Course and the Dual Status Commanders Training CoursesDirector and the Senior National Guard Mobile Training Team Director. Serves as the the DSCA Branch Senior Program Analyst/Technical Advisor, applying analytical and evaluative trainingprogram experience to plan, organize, develop, analyze, and evaluate course curriculum to meet the training needs ofUSNORTHCOM, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and state/local DSCA leaders and responders Represents DSCA Force Training Branch, N&NC Joint Training and Exercise Directorate with a variety of Joint Staff,Combatant Command, NGB, and state/local organizations. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Position, Training Instruction Series 1712 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of creditable specialized experience includes expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods that include a wide range of qualitative and quantitative tools and methods for the formative and summative program evaluation, measurement of training/exercise results, and development of reports that integrate data and support recommendations. Expert knowledge of analytical, evaluative, and developmental methodology on interpreting and implementing command policies, plans, procedures, regulations and milestones. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the current missions, capabilities, organization and operations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Skill in the evaluating and analyzing training program deficiencies to develop alternatives and solutions. Ability to identify, develop, and obtain relevant training deliverables with knowledge of training program requirements and potential shortfalls.Skill in establishment of effective training content. Ability to implement training system concepts, models and methodologies. Skill in the use of standard research tools, and office production and management software (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and other research tools, and the Internet). Knowledge, skill, and ability sufficient to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues;maintain good working relationships; and to arbitrate or negotiate courses of action between various organizations andagencies. Skill in time management. Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques, mathematical and statistical analyses, and various costestimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding, and conducteconomic and cost studies and analyses. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of training programs and systems. Knowledge of electronic services and databases providing information and products regarding financial cost support. Ability to coach senior guest speakers in order to ensure key point articulated during presentations. Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, foresight, creativeness, and independent judgment in direction of training planning, conduct, and after action review along with the use of training resources (funds, equipment, and personnel). Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Federal Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), Knowledge of catastrophic civil support planning scenarios. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) REASONING JUDGEMENT INTERACTION The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. BASIS OF RATING: The assessments for this job will also measure Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) as listed under Qualifications Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.