AddressSummary This position, located within the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, performs a variety of administrative and training tasks and provides technical assistance associated with maintaining and supporting programmatic work and activities within the Department of Learning and Development (DLD). The Training Specialist also provides instructional design support for training programs within the Talent Management System (TMS) and facility programs. Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: E-Learning System Operations & Functionality - 45 percent Functions as facility Domain Manager for TMS, which requires the integration of 16 different roles with the TMS program that impact the facilities onboarding, ability to ensure compliance of national initiatives, and overall mission readiness Identifies issues and problems, develops solutions, and makes recommendations associated with programs and systems Performs developmental and technical duties associated with developing, revising, and maintaining training courses Creates and manages items in TMs including updates Defines, creates, and maintains web-based profiles used to identify groups of users for the purpose of making automated assignments of curricula, catalog, and competency profiles Ensures compatibility with Section 508 Accessibility Standards Maintains training records in TMS for organization Tracks and analyzes education monitors such as employee education hours, facility-wide and service line Generates reports for all facility and performance measures Provides troubleshooting and customer support for all staff/TMS users Course Content Development & Instruction - 25 percent Designs and creates e-learning and web/computer-based training modules by working with subject matter experts Designs evaluation tools for programs, analyzes satisfaction data, and makes recommendations for program improvements Measures training validity outcomes Conducts needs assessments through various kinds of surveys Develops, revises and/or maintains course work for programs Produces complete, self-contained training products (courses, aide, methods, training plans, evaluations, etc.) Utilizes the appropriate software applications in the completion of training modules Administrative Oversight - 25 percent Maintains fiduciary oversight of National Scholarship programs Oversees All Employee Survey (AES) mapping activities and measurement in data sharing and data utilization Manages the Equipment Inventory management Documents and tracks training and certification via TMS Generates reports Outreach - 5 percent Performs all aspects of outreach from enrollment, presenting to groups, engagement, and outreach calls Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): not Approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the GS-9 grade level, all applicants must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Training Specialist, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); (2) Supervising or administering a training program; (3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; (4) Work in an educational occupation or subject-matter field that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. The work requires knowledge of on-line management systems and interactive e-learning. NOTE: NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. OR Education: A master's, or equivalent degree or successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in education or a subject area related to this position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position and must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, all applicants must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Training Specialist, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); (2) Supervising or administering a training program; (3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; (4) Work in an educational occupation or subject-matter field that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. At this level, applicants should possess experience working with on-line management systems and developing interactive e-learning programs; and work with media and multi-media resources to provide a vivid and engaging learning experience. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. OR Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in education, or a subject area related to this position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position and must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. PREFERRED: Related experience in a clinical or hospital setting. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and Management Auditing Biology Flexibility Leadership IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). 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. Physical Requirements: No special physical demands. Work is sedentary and the employee may sit comfortably. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, etc. Fieldwork may involve traveling to meetings and sources of information. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (518) 626-5000. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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