Summary
This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing news, information and entertainment to U.S. forces worldwide in order to promote and sustain unit and individual readiness, quality of life, and morale.
Duties
As a Training Specialist at the GS-1712-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Conduct upper-division undergraduate classroom, laboratory, and field instruction across core public affairs and visual information disciplines, including photography, videography, news/feature writing, graphic design, multimedia production, digital media, and communication strategy, utilizing industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, digital media cameras, studio lighting, and audio equipment). Monitor adult learner progress, diagnose learning deficiencies versus personal learning barriers, conduct academic counseling, and direct targeted remedial training programs to support student retention and operational readiness. Design, adapt, and update curricula for the Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) program by applying Instructional System Development (ISD) principles, adult learning models, and American Council on Education (ACE) college credit recommendation standards. Lead, coach, and mentor a diverse team of military and civilian instructors; manage instructional schedules; conduct peer classroom observations; and foster a cohesive, highly effective training program with consistent grading standards. Conduct course validity, reliability, and attrition studies; analyze student feedback and performance data; update course control documents (Training Programs of Instruction - TPI, course charts, and training standards); and maintain a documented decision "data trail" for continuous curriculum enhancement. Serve as project officer, team leader, or working group lead for process improvement teams, pilot programs, and strategic initiatives; collaborate with DINFOS curriculum developers and Service Career Field Managers across DoW branches and Allied partner nations to align training with evolving operational field requirements.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for GS-12 grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY FOR GS-11? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: Education and Training Technology Education Consultation, Coaching and Collaboration Instructional Delivery and Learner Development Planning and Evaluating Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.