Training Coordinator
Lackland Air Force Base, TX - USA
Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as senior advisor to the SWHPSG commander on the HP program. Serve as an administrative expert in the development implementation management and oversight of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) HP Program.
- Serves as the top HPO advisor and senior management consultant to the commanding officer and staff of a major technical service school on human performance and AFSPECWAR operator.
- Represents the technical service school with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
- Coordinates oversees and manages research projects and policy development across the training school as it relates to Human Performance and/or programs using sound scientific practices.
- Develops and maintains a robust and controlled HP web-based site for BA to be used as the central site for HP references instructions guidance protocols planning lessons learned data collection best business practices and other important correspondence.
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrate proof provided on your resume
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Must have a masters degree with knowledge and skills in in one of the following areas: Athletic Trainer Exercise Sciences Exercise Physiology Physical Therapy Kinesiology Biomechanics Physical Education nutrition/dietetics or related field
- Knowledge of the principles concepts and methodology of exercise physiology in order to assess individuals and determines the method that will enhance physical fitness promote health and ensure safety during participation in exercise
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
- Incumbent must possess sustained experience working with elite athlete populations with a minimum of 15 years of aggregate professional experience specific to increasing competitive human performance.
- Creditable specialized experience includes coordination of Special Operations specific performance programs
- Work with other elite athletes (i.e. Division I collegiate Olympic professional level athletes or Special Operations/Special Forces-specific tactical professionals)
- Incumbent must possess and maintain in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a motor vehicle drivers license
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
- May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station if and when necessary
- Incumbent must have published or co-published an academic related study related to human performance
- Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
In order to qualify you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701 General Education and Training series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or an equivalent field of study.
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION-- Courses equivalent to a major in education or an equivalent field of study plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study in a child development or youth-related field. NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must meet the basic education requirements for the GSand have one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of advanced concepts principles and methodology in all aspects of program management. Ability to master over a brief period of time all administrative aspects of the HPO Program and ability to assist in other program or curriculum development projects with the Medical Director or Course Managers. Knowledge of Department of Defense Department of the Air Force and other organizational relationships as it pertains to medical administrative policy and procedures in support of the medical directors implementation of the POTFF program. Knowledge of BA TG mission organization and programs and human performance program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of industry human performance (strength and conditioning) standards and practices which include application advanced principles and techniques used to design training programs develop design strategy and models and apply design methods to develop or improve human performance anticipate changes and new developments in technology and relevant strength and conditioning fields develop appropriate advance plans and develop and introduce new or revised program objectives systems and concepts.
- Knowledge of risk management strategies-safety security personnel management and EEO regulations practices and procedures-and ability to identify and manage potential risk areas while meeting command requirements and resource limitations.
- Ability to develop land- and water-based rehabilitation and conditioning exercises.
- Knowledge of computer-based multimedia interactive and other training materials to facilitate strength and conditioning program assessment evaluation and data collection with understanding of software and programs associated with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to devise professional evaluation criteria parameters characteristics and interrelationships for research design approaches and to assess the impact of new technology on current training systems and processes and measure the effectiveness of program techniques.
- Ability to communicate clearly concisely and with technical accuracy both orally and in writing as well as work in a professional manner with peers management contractors academia and other agencies.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran disabled veteran and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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