Lead Training Technician (Career Preparation Program)

This position is located on a Forest Service Civilian Conservation Center. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Career Preparation Period (CPP) plan; providing guidance and instruction to new students during their orientation period and coordinating vocational exploration and administering the TABE testing for the center. See Additional Information section for who to contact about the duties of this position.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

For the GS-9: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as the three or more of the following: advising staff and students of training options and availability; and/or compiling and preparing training material; assisting instructors with the planning, organizing and instruction during orientation period; and/or providing technical advice, recommendations, and assistance concerning training needs, sources of needed training, plans to meet training needs, scheduling and presentation of training, and evaluation of training program effectiveness; and/or providing counseling, motivation, guidance and assistance to students with goal setting. In service applicants can qualify with at least one year at either the next lower grade level (GS-8), or the second lower grade level (GS-7). There are no GS-8 positions in the normal line of progression in the Job Corps organization; one year of specialized experience at the second lower grade level (GS-7) will be creditable for in service applicants. For outside applicants, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-8) is required. 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.