Training And Readiness Program Specialist

Job summary

You will serve as a TRAINING AND READINESS PROGRAM SPECIALIST in the TRAINING, EXERCISE AND READINESS DIVISION (N36) of COMMANDER NAVY REGION KOREA . The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Major duties

You will establish and/or assess the Region/Installation’s integrated training, readiness and exercise program to establish and determine the execution requirements and when needed develop policies and guidance. You will be responsible for developing and promulgating action plans to correct deficiencies and gaps discovered during assessments in support of HHQs requirements and policies. You will manage and oversee individual workforce training and education for employees and monitor standard metrics to evaluate the performance of individual training across the Region. You will assist in developing strategy and plan to provide continuous evaluation of Installation training and processes, assist in assessing training effectiveness and provide effective feedback to improve training quality and efficiency. You will serve as the Installations Training Team (ITT) Coordinator, responsible for coordination and organization of, the preparation for, and conduct of, installation training. You will manage training and exercise matters to include chemical and biological.

Qualification

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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Planning, coordinating, providing oversight and continuous assessment of training programs (i.e. Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP), Emergency Management (EM),Emergency Preparedness (EP), Command Control and Communication (C3), and Joint Training Plans) to establish and maintain sound and viable Training and Readiness program for a Navy overseas installation. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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. 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/

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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Computer Literacy Administrative and Management Oral Communication Problem Solving Written Communication Training Program Administration This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review. The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. 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.