Summary A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Federal Training Specialist responsible for the execution and oversight of highly complex and specialized training programs at AOCC. Responsibilities As a Training Specialist, you will: Maintains responsibility for coordinating and managing a wide variety of Nuclear Materials Courier training courses and curriculum implementation. Supports the Nuclear Materials Courier function by providing training supervision, instruction, and evaluation to training program participants. Serves as lead instructor responsible for implementing and providing oversight for training program policy. Serves as a certifying official for OST Nuclear Materials Courier training candidates and instructors for firearms qualification activities. Identifies training resources necessary for effective Nuclear Materials Courier training course implementation. Coordinates with OST mission leaders, other training specialists, contractors, procurement officials, and vendors to ensure fulfillment of required training resources. Provides updates to senior OST management officials. Conducts annual reviews of training materials, lesson plans, and identifies necessary revisions so course materials remain up to date. This position is a secondary position which requires prior experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier, which provides the knowledge of Transportation Safeguard Systems (TSS) activities and associated federal agent functions necessary to ensure that training drills and exercises, incident notifications and communications procedures are appropriate to the situations that are encountered during actual convoy operation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. Physical fitness that meets the demands of the OST training being conducted to include running, sprinting, jumping, climbing, squatting, crawling, and lifting while wearing a helmet, tactical vest with body armor plates, and firearms for a significant distance and time. Incumbent is subject to long training hours while wearing protective equipment such as body armor, helmet, tactical gear, and emergency related equipment. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A one year probationary period may be required. This position is a secondary position which requires prior experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier, which provides the knowledge of Transportation Safeguard Systems (TSS) activities and associated federal agent functions necessary to ensure that training drills and exercises, incident notifications and communications procedures are appropriate to the situations that are encountered during actual convoy operation. Qualifications NQ-2: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-01, NV-01, or GS-8. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience demonstrating ability to manage a training program specially adapted for Nuclear Materials Couriers and knowledge of the Transportation Safeguards System and its applicability to the OST training programs. NQ-3: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02, NV-03, or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience demonstrating ability to manage a training program specially adapted for Nuclear Materials Couriers and knowledge of the Transportation Safeguards System and its applicability to the OST training programs. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the NQ-02 level include: Experience as an instructor in areas such as military marksman, combat arms, basic training, standard communications, target assessment, and other courses normally associated with direct action, light infantry, military special operations, protective force, or law enforcement type training. Experience in coordinating training program policies, identifying training resources, and conducting annual reviews of training materials. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the NQ-03 level include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. This position is a secondary position which requires prior experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier, which provides the knowledge of Transportation Safeguard Systems (TSS) activities and associated federal agent functions necessary to ensure that training drills and exercises, incident notifications and communication procedures are appropriate to the situations that are encountered during actual convoy operation. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education substitute for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. PCS fund may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE. 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