Job summary

You will serve as a CURRICULUM DEVELOPER in the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group of OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Major duties

You will design complete training materials which include tactics, techniques, and procedures inherent in ground combat operations. You will develop full length courses and review existing training materials to determine relevancy. You will identify and develop tactical architectures for war fighting concepts, capabilities, and techniques. You will coordinate with designated organizations in the development or refinement of required doctrinal publications, manuals and systems/equipment.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector developing and implementing course content and training materials related to combat operations; conducting training program evaluations; AND providing recommendations for curriculum improvements. 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/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree OR Successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled OR Possess a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning PLANNING AND EVALUATING Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.