- Position Title
- Training Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-HPTC-24-12211268IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 30, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Due Weight - Performance
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Qualification Statement
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Training Specialist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Training Specialist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
Education and Training - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of instructional methods such as teaching, training, research, making presentations lecturing and testing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform professional trainer/instructional duties.
3.
Develops, revises, evaluates, facilitates and presents subjects and courses for a program.
4.
Delivers course curricula in an adult learning environment.
5.
Prepares job aides and training materials to enhance student understanding; and testing materials to assure student mastery.
6.
Uses regulations, laws, policy, leadership techniques, concepts, and theory to determine what is most important, and how to convey its significance through course instruction.
Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Conducts evaluations of course content, design and delivery methods and makes changes as necessary.
8.
Conducts needs analysis to guide program evaluation.
9.
Monitors overall course effectiveness through field inquiries and feedback solicited from students, supervisors, and stakeholders.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Coordinate guest instructors and/or contract personnel and ensures that they provide effective training.
11.
Collaborates with management, team members, stakeholders, and customers in developing new courses.
12.
Serves as a consultant to leadership and stakeholders, providing training assessments, recommendations for strategies and advice in the area of educational methods, schema, and learning practices.
13.
Counsels and mentors students on their performance in courses.
Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Manages dedicated budgets and projects.
15.
Monitors and manages expenditures within approved budgets, reporting variances in a timely manner.
16.
Reviews and analyzes program/project financial data to ensure sound fiscal management.
Verification Statement
17.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.