Summary This vacancy is in the Employee Education Service Line at the Office of the Assistant Director. the duties of this position involve: Program Course Planning and Development for both face to face and/or Talent Management System (TMS) based training, Training Course Delivery, Evaluation and Modification. the incumbent provides coordination, consultation, and technical assistance on all local administrative training matters related to employee development. Must be skilled in public speaking. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES include but are not limited to: Provides instruction and oversight covering a wide variety of topics in Employee Development, Career Planning, Training Facilitation, Mentoring/Coaching and other similar educational programs of instruction. Collaborates closely with Service Managers to foster employee development, identify related educational needs, and maintain knowledge of the latest program modifications and enhancements. The incumbent, using knowledge of adult learning theories and methodologies, develops courses, modifies existing curriculums, independently and in collaboration with content experts as required. Delivers programs to meet educational learning needs, regulatory body (JC, OSHA, SOARS, etc.) requirements in local, VISN, and VHA mandates in strategic plans. Lessons / courses may be standardized, interactive, learner driven or encompass a variety of teaching styles in response to attendees and objectives. Assists service associated education administrators, instructors, employees, and supervisory personnel with scheduling and conducting facility trainings and assists in monitoring program performance. Utilizes evaluation tools to continuously assess learner needs, modifies training in response to evaluations and ensures educational events are properly recorded through Training Management (TMS). Teach a wide variety of topics. He/She should have through familiarity with assigned topics and use a wide range of teaching methods and tools to maximize learner' experience. The incumbent evaluates organizational objectives and aligns teaching materials and methods to meet desired objectives by translating abstract ideas into easily understood concepts and skills. independently carry out studies or analyses of assigned training programs. This may include developing course materials, reviewing the quality of educational/training media, and evaluating test and measures. Performs work involving modification (changes/updates) to course materials and plans for specific audiences. Determines the need for additional subject-matter information and makes contact with subject matter expert(s) in order to obtain it. Adapts new or revised training or testing materials for formal course use to meet identified needs of individuals and groups. Functions as a Project Manager in the development and implementation of training courses or course materials for educational programs. Annually or more frequently if needed, performs service line needs assessments and reviews organization resources to ensure that learning and development resources exist or are developed to support learning needs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: Not eligible Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following Individual Occupational Requirements: 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. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following requirements: EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position Training Administrator. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal Service and demonstrate practical knowledge of education and training and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 1) Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); 2) Supervising or administering a training program; 3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; 4) Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. NOTE: Your experience must be documented in your resume to receive full credit. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position Training Administrator. Major study must have been in Education or a subject area related to the position. Copies of transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Accountability Creative Thinking Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Education and Training IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. 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/. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Physical Requirements: No special physical demands such as above ability, dexterity, or strength are required to perform the work. Works is sedentary and ethe employee may sit comfortably. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile etc. The work areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Work may involve occasional overnight travel including normal everyday risks and discomforts associated with auto, bus, air, and rail transportation. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (478) 272-1210. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a VA job announcement includes language requiring applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply to this Job Announcement. VA may request information regarding your vaccination status, if selected, for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.