Training Specialist
Summary The incumbent serves as the Training Specialist for the Health Administration Service (HAS) at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPV ARCS) in the Cape Coral locationThe primary responsibility of the incumbent is the development and implementation of the ongoing training programs, new employee training, and mandatory training for employees with HAS as well as staff within other services that have responsibility for using HAS packages to perform their dutiesResponsibilities Prepares education, ICB, Soft Skills and training reports and distributes them to supervisors and HAS Leadership on regularly scheduled cycleThe incumbent develops the HAS training plan each fiscal year, as well as a monthly training calendar listing the days, times, and location of training programs for the ServiceHe/she completes quality assurance studies of programs as requiredThe incumbent develops and updates courses (including web-based) policies, guidelines, instructional methods, materials, etc.
, for HAS training programs and provides instructions regarding virtual training methodsHe/she also prepares operating level policies or reports on staff development issues, after initiating and performing an employee development needs assessmentThe incumbent serves as the HAS coordinator for tracking of all employee education and training hours utilizing established computer system softwareTalent Management System (TMS), and will use this to prepare reports on the status of training hours and mandatory coursesHe/she creates metrics, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates HAS training courses and programs to assess their quality trends and effectivenessConsults with technical experts in each program to examine and analyze unusual or problem situations indicated by changes in program quality indicatorsWork Schedule:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Mon - Fri Telework:
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergenciesThis position may be authorized for teleworkMust live within commuting distance to the Cape Coral FacilityVirtual:
This is not a virtual positionPosition Description/PD#:
Training Specialist/PD516-10942-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
SCitizen 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 detailsQualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/05/2023Time-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 announcementFor a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal serviceAn SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materialsIf 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 announcementIn this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-gradeNote:
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) appointmentIndividual Occupational Requirements Education:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education:
Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filledOR, 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 instructionExamples 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 programDevelopment or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc.
, and evaluation of training resultsWork in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis In addition you must also qualify below as wellYou may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organizationExamples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Creates metrics, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates training courses and programsDevelops and improves training guidance and conducts classesPresents training recommendations and negotiating solutionsOR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experienceTo qualify based on education for this grade level you must have master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.
Bor J.
D.
, if relatedOR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this levelYou must have an combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education beyond the first year (beyond 18 semester hours)You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analysis and Problem Solving Communications Education and Training Oral Communication Problem Solving Teaches Others 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; religions; 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceNote:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per weekPart-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activitiesApplicants 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 employmentPhysical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be requiredThere may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items including training documentation or manuals, or small equipment, such as laptop computers, mobile LCD projectors; or driving an automobileIncumbent may be susceptible to eyestrain from working long hours on the computerFor 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 A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on educationNote:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.
SDepartment of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employmentYou 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 educationFor further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
htmlAdditional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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 employeeSelected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experienceThis credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leaveSuch credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteedSpecial 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 moreContact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement CoordinatorThe Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancyTo be well-qualified:
applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the jobInformation 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 vacanciesPursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy)VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation processIf you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Recommended Skills Time Management Provide Actionable Feedback Training Advising Evaluation Strategy Instructional System Design Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
, for HAS training programs and provides instructions regarding virtual training methodsHe/she also prepares operating level policies or reports on staff development issues, after initiating and performing an employee development needs assessmentThe incumbent serves as the HAS coordinator for tracking of all employee education and training hours utilizing established computer system softwareTalent Management System (TMS), and will use this to prepare reports on the status of training hours and mandatory coursesHe/she creates metrics, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates HAS training courses and programs to assess their quality trends and effectivenessConsults with technical experts in each program to examine and analyze unusual or problem situations indicated by changes in program quality indicatorsWork Schedule:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Mon - Fri Telework:
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergenciesThis position may be authorized for teleworkMust live within commuting distance to the Cape Coral FacilityVirtual:
This is not a virtual positionPosition Description/PD#:
Training Specialist/PD516-10942-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
SCitizen 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 detailsQualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/05/2023Time-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 announcementFor a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal serviceAn SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materialsIf 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 announcementIn this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-gradeNote:
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) appointmentIndividual Occupational Requirements Education:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education:
Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filledOR, 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 instructionExamples 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 programDevelopment or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc.
, and evaluation of training resultsWork in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis In addition you must also qualify below as wellYou may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organizationExamples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Creates metrics, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates training courses and programsDevelops and improves training guidance and conducts classesPresents training recommendations and negotiating solutionsOR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experienceTo qualify based on education for this grade level you must have master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.
Bor J.
D.
, if relatedOR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this levelYou must have an combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education beyond the first year (beyond 18 semester hours)You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analysis and Problem Solving Communications Education and Training Oral Communication Problem Solving Teaches Others 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; religions; 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceNote:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per weekPart-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activitiesApplicants 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 employmentPhysical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be requiredThere may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items including training documentation or manuals, or small equipment, such as laptop computers, mobile LCD projectors; or driving an automobileIncumbent may be susceptible to eyestrain from working long hours on the computerFor 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 A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on educationNote:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.
SDepartment of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employmentYou 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 educationFor further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
htmlAdditional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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 employeeSelected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experienceThis credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leaveSuch credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteedSpecial 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 moreContact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement CoordinatorThe Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancyTo be well-qualified:
applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the jobInformation 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 vacanciesPursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy)VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation processIf you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Recommended Skills Time Management Provide Actionable Feedback Training Advising Evaluation Strategy Instructional System Design Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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