TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, GS-09/11 / CJIS DIVISION / FBI only

Job Opening: 52694
Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
Closing Date: 02/09/2024 @ 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist Shari Davis @ sldavis@fbi.gov or 304-625-2362.
Job Summary
Position: Training Instructor, GS-09/11
Division: Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
Sections: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
Law Enforcement Engagement & Data Sharing (LEEDS)
Units: NICS Assessment and Training Unit (NATU)
CJIS Audit Unit (CAU)
Location: Clarksburg, WV
Working Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (hours may vary)
NICS only: The firearm industry is a considered a retail business. As such, expect to work Black Friday and Christmas Eve. Leave restrictions are set in place during the holiday shopping season and during the Valentine's Day/tax season.
All NICS employees are considered essential. This means you will be expected to work holidays and weekends. Additionally, as an essential employee, you should also be prepared to travel to work even during inclement weather.
Also, when the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Section experiences an extremely high volume of firearm background checks, employees are sometimes required to work a set number of mandatory overtime hours. Management attempts to provide as much notice as possible when overtime will be mandated.
Salary:
GS-09: $59,966.00 - $77,955.00
GS-11: $72,553.00 - $94,317.00
Full Performance Level: GS-13
Number of Positions Available: Multiple
Duration: Full-Time/Permanent
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Key Requirements

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
• Travel may be required
• Because this position involves conducting background checks for individuals wanting to purchase firearms, to avoid any actual or even an appearance of a conflict of interest, employees and contractors in this position are not permitted to hold a current Federal Firearms License (FFL) or otherwise be employed by an FFL. Any newly hired employee, or a contractor, holding an FFL or otherwise employed by an FFL, would be required to relinquish that FFL or employment if offered this position. If someone in the employee's (or contractor's) immediate family holds or is otherwise associated with an FFL, an assessment would need to be conducted to determine if a conflict of interest exists. (NICS only)

Major Duties

• Develops technically accurate, adequate instructional materials.
• Revises and updates training aids, tests, lecture outlines, audio and visual training aids, and test materials.
• Selects and organizes the training materials and aids and assemble supplemental training materials and furnish the material to participating agencies.
• Independently performs pre-instructional activities on receiving training assignment. Determines problem areas and solutions to be included in the training.
• Determines course training plan based on a general outline of the course and the learning objectives established for the individual classes. Plans the methods, techniques and time schedules for each phase of each class.
• Performs post instructional activities; provides follow-up liaison to assist in the implementation of procedures learned during the training sessions.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Please make sure your specialized experience (SE)/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Communication
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Interpersonal Ability
• Organizing and Planning
• Education and Training

Specialized Experience (SE):
GS-09: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-07 grade level.
SE is defined as follows:

• Evaluated training materials and recommended modifications to course curriculum to improve information being presented.
• Communicated orally and in writing to present classroom instruction in a clear and concise manner.
• Developed and prepared training materials to provide instruction on a specific topic.

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-09 grade level.
SE is defined as follows:

• Evaluated training materials and recommended modifications to course curriculum to improve information being presented.
• Communicated orally and in writing to present classroom instruction in a clear and concise manner.
• Developed and prepared training materials to provide instruction on a specific topic.
• Researched and gathered information from various sources to develop training curriculum.

Education
Education may be substituted for SE as follows:
GS-09: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
Note: Completed Undergraduate and/or Graduate education must be in a major study or subject area related to the Training Instructor position.
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
How to Apply
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Required Documents
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable) :
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
What to Expect Next
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Additional Information

• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Management may select at any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.
• Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Inconsistent."
b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

• Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee , except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.
• Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact HQ_DIV12_Online_Transfer_Issues for information regarding taxable expenses. For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional. Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse" an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.
• Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.
• Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed
Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
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