Training Specialist - Sacramento, CA

 

Job Announcement Number:  CNS-16-022-1618377

 

SALARY RANGE:

$42,923.00 to $45,905.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Thursday, February 4, 2016 to Thursday, February 18, 2016

SERIES & GRADE:

NY-0301-02

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Excepted Service Temporary NTE 1 Year

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

02

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Sacramento, CA View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

US Citizens and Status Candidates

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

The Training Specialist under the guidance of the Assistant Program Director for Training implements a strategic plan to support the coordination of member and team leader training and development, service learning, and evaluation essential in accomplishing the NCCC program located in Sacramento, CA.

ABOUT US:

Established in 1993, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a Federal agency that engages more than 5 million Americans in service through its core programs -- Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Social Innovation Fund -- and leads President Obama’s national call to service initiative, United We Serve.

As the nation’s largest grantmaker for service and volunteering, CNCS plays a critical role in strengthening America’s nonprofit sector and addressing our nation’s challenges through service.

CNCS harnesses America’s most powerful resource – the energy and talents of our citizens – to solve problems. We believe that everyone can make a difference and that all of us should try. From grade school through retirement, CNCS empowers Americans and fosters a lifetime of service.

Employer of National Service

As an Employer of National Service, CNCS is committed to providing job opportunities to national service participants.  Accordingly, qualified AmeriCorps members (current and former), returned Peace Corps volunteers and other national service participants are encouraged to apply to our positions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a United States Citizen
• A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees
• Merit Promotion applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade

DUTIES:

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The Training Specialist is a key partner in the delivery of training programs for AmeriCorps National Civilian Community (NCCC) Corps Members.Each campus enrolls approximately 100 new Corps Members every six months.Primary responsibilities will include:

• Working with a complex automated training schedule for Corps Member training.
• Controlling the logistics for all Campus training.Logistical activities include physically arranging tables and chairs in the training space, positioning audio-visual equipment, and placement of individual training materials.Campus training programs include but are not limited to: team leader training, the Corps Training Institute, Life after AmeriCorps activities, project specific training, and transition and mid-year training.
• Explaining the NCCC mission and training approach to outside training providers to facilitate the accomplishment of meaningful training.
• Presenting/conducting training programs and orientation sessions.
• Gathering and analyzing training evaluation data and individual Corps Member development data and produces periodic progress reports.
• Producing and assembling training and meeting materials.
• Accomplishing a variety of administrative support tasks to include scheduling meetings and recording minutes, producing correspondence, establishing and maintaining files, ordering supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience (paid, unpaid, or volunteer work) comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the upper range of the NY-01 level or equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience must include all of the following: 1) work experience requiring tracking and reporting on large amounts of automated data; 2) experience independently presenting training or orientation sessions; 3) work experience coordinating the logistical requirements for training programs, conferences, large scale meetings or other large scale events; and 4) experience working with audio- visual equipment to include downloading videos, producing sound effects, etc.

Such experience should be clearly documented in the applicant's resume. If you qualify based on education alone, please see the requirements below

EDUCATION:

If you are qualifying based on  education alone, you must have one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement as defined by being in the upper third of your graduating class; or possessing a 3.0 GPA or higher over four years of education; or possessing a 3.5 GPA or higher during final 2 years of education.  Such education must be from an accredited institution and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.  You must submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. educational standards.

You may also qualify based on a combination of education and experience, if applicable. 

REQUIREMENTS

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to satisfactorily complete a background investigation.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above.  The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:

1. Technical Competence

2. Data Management

Important Note:  Your resume must support your answers to the job specific questions.  High self-assessment on the Occupational Questionnaire that is not supported by the information in your resume or supporting documents can/will result in elimination from further consideration.  If you do not answer all of the job specific questions you will not be considered.  Incomplete applications (resume and required supporting documents) will be considered ineligible.  Qualified applicants will be placed in one of the following three categories:

1 - Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.

2 - Well Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.

3 - Best Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates high level proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.

NOTE:  Status candidates will be considered under the provisions of the Corporation's Human Resources system which allows for:

1) Non-competitive referral of lateral candidates; and

2) The separation of status and non-status applicants for referral purposes.
Status candidates will be referred on one selection list only, i.e., either merit promotion or non-competitive.

Nonstatus candidates who are eligible for Noncompetitive referral, e.g. Peace Corps, VRA, etc., will be referred under Noncompetitive procedures only.  For Noncompetitive categories, See "Special Employment Consideration" below under "Other Information."

 

THE FOLLOWING IS OPTIONAL BASED ON MANAGEMENT DECISION.  DELETE IF NOT USED.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are identified as a leading candidate for this position, you may be contacted via email and asked to respond to the following narratives within 5 days of contact:

1. Technical Competence

2. Data Management

Please do not submit this information at this stage in the application process.

BENEFITS:

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The Corporation for National and Community Service offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.opm.gov/retire/retire_jobseekers.asp. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veteran's preference, you must submit documentation described below in "Required Documents."

Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the Armed Forces, VISTA volunteers, some Peace Corps employees and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for noncompetitive appointment.  If you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, applicable documentation that supports your eligibility must be submitted with your application package. 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, February 18, 2016 to receive consideration.

* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. 

* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the Agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional);
  Veterans' Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15 if claiming 10-point preference; DD-214 if claiming 5-point preference), if applicable;
  For Merit Promotion Eligibility: SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (must indicate tenure and position occupied), if applicable;
  Documentation supporting eligibility for Non-Competitive appointment, e.g., Schedule A (severely disabled), eligible veterans (VRA or 30-percent or more disabled), VISTA, Peace Corps, etc., if applicable

 

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:

You are encouraged to apply online.  Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

NOTE:  If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):

1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information.  The Vacancy ID is 1618377.

2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials.  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, February 18, 2016  to receive consideration.  Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.

2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf. 

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Charlene Alexander
Phone: (555)555-5555
Fax: (202)606-3466
Email: CALEXANDER.GUEST@CNS.GOV

Agency Information:
Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC
20525 Fax: (202)606-3466

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters.  You will be notified of the final outcome.

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