Training Specialist
When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information.EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT:
Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.In this position, as a Training Specialist (Distance Learning) you will support the United States Fire Administration in developing various training program. Typical assignments include:
Assisting with the development of a wide variety of web content using template page designs, collaboration tools, and various web media; Assisting with the research of emerging technologies to determine feasibility of implementation; Assisting with the delivery of distance learning tele-training broadcast, online training, and video teleconferencing technology; Assisting with development of course templates that support blended learning approaches used with the resident curricula; Participating in a variety of programmatic and teaming initiatives Promotion Potential:
Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. To qualify for this position you must meet the Pathways Recent Graduate Program Requirement, Qualification Requirement, and Individual Occupational Requirement, listed below:
Pathways Recent Graduate Program Requirement:
You must have completed, within the last two years (from the closing date of this announcement), a qualifying associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a accredited educational institution. Individuals who will receive their degree on/before February 28, 2020; can apply and must provide a letter from their institution stating they are schedule to receive their degree no later than February 28, 2020. On the questionnaire, answer the Recent Graduate questions as either option 1 or 2; answering that question negatively will make your application ineligible for further consideration. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after the degree completion of their degree to apply. You must provide a copy of all your transcripts; official or unofficial are both acceptable. Transcripts must have your name, institution name and information, and the date your degree was conferred or awarded and the date. AND Qualification Requirement:
You qualify for this position at the GS-07 level (starting salary $47,016) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Coordinating task or projects Conducting research OR One (1) full year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement. OR Combination of education and experience You qualify for this position at the GS-09 level (starting salary $57,510) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Creating web-based and multimedia content Using technology based learning management systems Using web-based course-ware and collaboration tools OR One (1) full year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement.OR Combination of education and experience AND Individual Occupational Requirement Education:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education:
Major study in education or subject area related to the position to be filled. OR 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 Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on:
Class Standing:
Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses Grade-point average (GPA):
Applicants must have a GPA of (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on four (4) years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final two (2) years of the curriculum; OR (b) GPA of 3.5 or higher (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field during the final two (2) years of the curriculum. Note:
GPA are rounded to the one decimal place. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society:
Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies as listed on the Association of College Honor Societies 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.In this position, as a Training Specialist (Distance Learning) you will support the United States Fire Administration in developing various training program. Typical assignments include:
Assisting with the development of a wide variety of web content using template page designs, collaboration tools, and various web media; Assisting with the research of emerging technologies to determine feasibility of implementation; Assisting with the delivery of distance learning tele-training broadcast, online training, and video teleconferencing technology; Assisting with development of course templates that support blended learning approaches used with the resident curricula; Participating in a variety of programmatic and teaming initiatives Promotion Potential:
Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. To qualify for this position you must meet the Pathways Recent Graduate Program Requirement, Qualification Requirement, and Individual Occupational Requirement, listed below:
Pathways Recent Graduate Program Requirement:
You must have completed, within the last two years (from the closing date of this announcement), a qualifying associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a accredited educational institution. Individuals who will receive their degree on/before February 28, 2020; can apply and must provide a letter from their institution stating they are schedule to receive their degree no later than February 28, 2020. On the questionnaire, answer the Recent Graduate questions as either option 1 or 2; answering that question negatively will make your application ineligible for further consideration. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after the degree completion of their degree to apply. You must provide a copy of all your transcripts; official or unofficial are both acceptable. Transcripts must have your name, institution name and information, and the date your degree was conferred or awarded and the date. AND Qualification Requirement:
You qualify for this position at the GS-07 level (starting salary $47,016) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Coordinating task or projects Conducting research OR One (1) full year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement. OR Combination of education and experience You qualify for this position at the GS-09 level (starting salary $57,510) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Creating web-based and multimedia content Using technology based learning management systems Using web-based course-ware and collaboration tools OR One (1) full year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement.OR Combination of education and experience AND Individual Occupational Requirement Education:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education:
Major study in education or subject area related to the position to be filled. OR 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 Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on:
Class Standing:
Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses Grade-point average (GPA):
Applicants must have a GPA of (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on four (4) years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final two (2) years of the curriculum; OR (b) GPA of 3.5 or higher (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field during the final two (2) years of the curriculum. Note:
GPA are rounded to the one decimal place. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society:
Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies as listed on the Association of College Honor Societies 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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1712 Training Instruction - Salary Range:
$47,016 to $74,759 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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