Summary You will serve as a Training Specialist in the Training Office of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS. Responsibilities You will assess and execute NAVOCEANO training program requirements, as well as supporting training execution of other commands supported. You will recognize and organize training needs, requesting and evaluating vendor quotes, acquisition and budgetary execution of command training funds for multiple commands. You will interpret higher level directives and local guidance in the acquisition and execution of training in support of mission objectives. You will provide advice to employees, supervisors, and managers on basic program policies, regulatory requirements and procedures. You will conduct training needs assessments as required and translates objectives, needs and requirements into training priorities through consultation with management. You will evaluate training programs to determine quality and overall effectiveness of each training program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Applicant's resume must demonstrate the following specialized experience: Experience communicating both oral and written ensuring clarity and precision in all interactions. Experience developing, planning and evaluating training requirements to meet organizational goals. Experience using the SF-182 for training requests and processing, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. Experience working Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, utilizing these tools for document creation, presentations, and data management. Experience managing purchase card holder requirements, ensuring adherence to policies and efficient handling of purchases. For GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Applicant's resume must demonstrate the following specialized experience: Experience communicating both oral and written ensuring clarity and precision in all interactions. Experience using the SF-182 for training requests and processing, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. Experience working Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, utilizing these tools for document creation, presentations, and data management. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education For GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related If using education, please provide unofficial transcript(s). Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.