Training Instructor

The Training Instructor position support supervisory staff by performing instructional certification training and coordinates all training support for the entire service a 166 authorized position Service. The incumbent works independently developing managing and maintaining the EMS Training Program. He/she is responsible for coordinating through the respective EMS managers supervisors and work leaders all training programs in support of environmental management systems. He/she supervises the delivery of instruction by a guest or special instructor. He/she supervises and administers testing and certifies competencies for staff. He/she manages certifications and training records to ensure proper standardization compliance and accuracy. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Creates and develops curriculum and course materials including competency standards course content handouts evaluations and certification standards supporting the EMS training mission requirements.
• Responsible for initial and recurring/refresher or continuous training for EMS staff ensuring proper and consistent achievement of standards supporting Veterans health. He/she maintains records of course evaluations and certifications on EMS staff to back up managers supervisors and work leaders.
• Compiles relevant national and local data and market sector information to analyze and deliver pertinent cross references and performance standards ensuring standards trained are above market expectations. He/she develops findings authors updates and changes tracking Veterans Health Administration policy and market changes ensuring training standards keep pace with state-of the- art technology product efficacy and product availability.
• Obtains maintains and adapts instructional materials presentation mechanics and evaluation protocols to sustain EMS readiness and mission competency always.
• responsible for several computer systems a video teleconferencing system Vocera devices and advises on the EMS portion of the Bed Management System.
• Protects the data and information from unauthorized release loss alteration deletion or other dishonest practice. He/she manages the data and information systems for integrity access and proper destruction once the data and information are outdated.
• Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files release of access codes protocols and IP addresses etc. as set out by the Office of Information and Technology and as agreed upon by signed agreement.
• Serves EMS as the automated data processing applications coordinator (ADPAC) monitoring systems performance and access.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Training Instructor/PD504930
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/26/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.
or
Specialized Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Teaching or instructing in an adult education program secondary school college military installation or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
• Supervising or administering a training program.
• Development or review of training/course materials aids devices etc. and evaluation of training results.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: Knowledge of planning coordination and execution of business functions resource allocation and production. Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately. Works and communicates with clients and customers (e.g. any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services.
or
Education: 1 full year of graduate level education or Superior academic achievement.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Administration and Management
• Customer Service
• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
• Education and Training
• Environmental Engineering
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Public Safety and Security
• Reading Comprehension
• Teamwork

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; religions; 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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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.

Physical Requirements: The work is usually performed in a classroom setting and involves sedentary and periods of standing but it requires periods of walking bending climbing and the employees may carry light loads items such as books instruments laptops various items of EMS equipment and other similar materials. There are occasional set up requirements equipment of various types set to support the work of instructing and certifying. Incumbent may periodically lift and move items from 20 to 30 pounds.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

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