Summary About the Position: Serves as the Assistant Course Manager for the Warrant Officer Professional Military Education courses in USAJFKSWCS, the Special Forces Warrant Officer Advanced Course (SFWOAC). This position is located at the USAJFK SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER & SCHOOL in Fort Liberty, NC Responsibilities Conducts classroom and field instruction for the Special Forces Warrant Officer Advanced Course (SFWOAC) to prepare midgrade Special Forces warrant officers to perform the duties of a Company Operations Warrant Officer on an SFOD-B As a subject matter expert and primary instructor in Special Forces doctrine, and in conjunction with the Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD) Training Development Division (TDD), develops training scenarios and lesson plans for the SFWOAC. Coordinates and participates in cyclical field training exercises and off-site practical exercises. Assists in the development of the SFWOAC course management plan, and POI Training Requirements and Analysis System (TRAS) documentation. Serves as the subject matter expert focal point for all coordination with the Warrant Officer Education System institutions. Participates substantially in course modifications through Critical Task Review Boards (CTRB) and/or Curriculum Review Boards (CRB). Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on civilian education matters and mentors students and cadre on all civilian education opportunities. Conducts research to ensures course materials reflect current ARSOF Doctrine, Training Leadership, Organization, Materiel and Soldiers (DTLOMS). Monitors and evaluates student progress during assigned modules of training in the SFWOAC. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience: 1) Developing Program of Instruction (POI) or learning objectives with a concentration in Special Forces. 2) Experience with operational leadership, mentorship, and counseling in the Special Forces such as Special Forces Operational Detachment - Bravo level. 3) Updating course materials (e.g., curriculum, equipment, tactics or organizational structure) to resolve problems resulting from technological changes or new developments in the subject-matter field. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11 or above. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Curriculum Development Education and Training Technology Instructional Delivery and Learner Development Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 32 - Training position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.