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Summary This position is assigned to Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center (BC) . Human Resources Division, Leadership Development section. The Specialists provides program management for all training programs to the FPAC workforce and provides support for customer requests and inquiries regarding training catalogues and delivery, mentoring programs, individual development plans (IDPs), 360 assessments, and coaching programs. Responsibilities Coordinates all aspects of each course iteration, to include course-scheduling, instructor scheduling, end of course feedback, and all course-associated requirements. Evaluates courseware for applicability, adequacy, technical accuracy, and accomplishment of training objectives. Reviews existing training materials to determine its usefulness or the need to develop new materials. Validates instructional materials and methodologies; designs and develops instruments to collect formative evaluation data to determine the effectiveness of instructional material in delivering instruction Works with Instructional Systems Specialist to collect student performance data; post-graduate and post-graduate supervisor data; instructor, subject matter expert, and key personnel observations Development of project plans and completion of milestones within the established timeframe and budget. Conducts planning, executing, and assessing an adult learning design project; ability to design and develop courseware or a curriculum to include necessary documentation of project partner collaboration and outcome decisions. Collaborates with instructional delivery personnel and subject matter experts on the following: Validates instructional materials and methodologies; designs and develops instruments to collect formative evaluation data. Performs a wide variety of training program administration and project management duties on complex training development projects, project oversight and other initiatives necessary to assure effective operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications *PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT * Applications will be accepted only from current permanent Government-wide Federal employees with non-competitive or competitive status; and CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, and 30% Disable Veterans eligible candidates. Specialized experience at the GS-12: Served for one year equivalent to the GS11 grade level in the Federal service, demonstrated practical knowledge in the subject area of the Training Specialist position, as well as the methods and techniques of educational instruction. This includes planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating national training programs; developing training policies and procedures; troubleshooting training program challenges; and designing and developing national courses delivered online and in a classroom. Additionally, possess knowledge of adult learning methods, materials, project management skills, as well as the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate a wide variety of program activities related to adult learning. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the 07/11/2024 of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education COLLEGE EDUCATION CANNOT BE USED TO SUBSTITUTE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR AT THE GS-12 LEVEL. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.