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This position is in the NSF Academy, which is the primary learning and development organization at the National Science Foundation. The Education Services Specialist will have responsibilities in the areas of individual and organizational assessment and individual and organizational development.
The Academy is looking for individuals who have education and/or experience in area of education who also have a strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, facilitation skills, are technologically savvy, creative, have excellent analytical ability and problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
08/21/2017 to 08/27/2017
$54,972 - $86,460 per year
GS 09 - 11
Occasional travel - Local travel in the DC Metropolitan area.
No
Permanent - Permanent.
Full-time - Full-time.
12
No
HRM-2017-0032
477511500
The person(s) serving in this position will be responsible for:
* Designing, developing and implementing engaging and effective learning and development solutions across all formats ranging from instructor led to blended to online simulations;
* Providing facilitation and consulting services with groups across all levels of the Foundation to assist them in achieving organization goals;
* Conducting regular evaluation of learning and development offerings to ensure quality and ROI; and,
* Consistently providing high quality and timely deliverables and high levels of customer service and teamwork.
The individual in this position will contribute to the following projects and programs:
* Use of a Learning Management System and/or online learning and development resources
* Education and professional development
* Training
* Employee, management, leadership, and executive development and learning
* Individual and organizational development
* Assessment of competencies, characteristics, knowledge, skill and abilities
* Measurement and assessment of individual and organizational performance
Specific duties include the following.
Education, Training, Development and Learning Program Management
* Designs, develops, promotes, and evaluates comprehensive training and development programs;
* Develops continuous learning programs and career development opportunities;
* Ensures excellence of training and development programs;
* Assesses needs and identifies ways to improve programs as well as leveraging the use of technology tools for learning;
* Offers consultative and technical assistance on learning and education needs;
* Develops objectives for staff development programs;
* Prepares program plans and budgets;
* Monitors, evaluates and revises programs and projects to accommodate changing management directions and priorities;
* Designs, develops or procures learning and development programs;
* Conducts analyses of program efficiency and effectiveness and makes recommendations for improvement; and
* Represents NSF to a wide variety individuals and organization, in and outside of government. Curriculum Development and Facilitation
* Collaborates to develop programs, courses and seminars;
* Conducts needs assessment, competency modeling, curriculum development, course delivery and evaluation;
* Researches and implements the latest learning methodology and technology;
* Delivers learning and educational programs through workshops and seminars as well as online and blended learning formats;
* Writes and coordinates the publications of a wide range of written materials including course announcements, training brochures, catalogs, bulletins and marketing materials; * Disseminates information about internal and external education programs and activities; and
* Writes statements of work and other contractual documents for training and development programs.
Individual and Organizational Assessments and Development and Consultation
* Manages individual and organizational assessment and development;
* May serve as an expert resource in psychological measurement and assessment of individual and organizational performance;
* Provides consultation services to organizations, task forces, committees, work groups, and managers;
* Participates in strategic planning efforts and program development;
* Facilitates strategic planning and teambuilding retreats and workshops;
* Identifies sources of organizational problems and devises workable solutions;
* Assesses and identifies employee strengths and development needs;
* Makes oral and written presentations and reports to management and staff;
* Maintains resources of courses and vendors;
* Participates in interagency meetings on organizational learning;
* Develops survey items and scales and uses survey methodology for assessment;
* Designs, administers and delivers workshops on assessment instruments;
* Participates in assessment of skills and the identification of skills gaps;
* Conducts studies, surveys and focus groups; and
* Conducts research on the effectiveness of new projects, programs and training.
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
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Minimum education requirement: A degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled in one or a combination of the areas described below. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below.
NSF is relocating to Alexandria, Virginia. In late summer of 2017, NSF will begin the transition from its current location in Arlington, VA to 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. The new location is adjacent to a Metro station (Eisenhower Avenue on the Yellow Line) and there is ample parking in the area. There are several amenities nearby, such as restaurants, hotels, and shops.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligibles. Based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you will be assigned a score. Your score will determine in which of three categories you will be placed: Excellent, Very Good, or Good. Under this process, veterans will be assigned to the appropriate category (without additional preference points) and then placed at the top of their category.
NOTE: All candidates chosen for an interview will be required to complete a one-hour timed writing sample.
The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the competencies required of this position. Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from further consideration.
Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or CTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." In NSF categories, this means at least "Very Good."
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All applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice, and may also submit a cover letter.
Additional Documents, if applicable, may include:
1. Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214 and SF-15): If you are eligible and claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference, and/or want to be considered under the Disabled Veterans non-competitive hiring authority, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" and the documentation required by the SF-15. (Please note: An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing veterans' preference will not be accepted as proof of entitlement.)
2. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
3. Schedule A Certification: Applicants requesting consideration under Schedule A MUST submit a Schedule A Certification.
4. If you are applying based on eligibility for another special employment program/authority, you MUST submit supporting documentation in order to establish program eligibility.
We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.
You must submit proof of meeting the basic education requirement described in the QUALIFICATIONS paragraph. Therefore, you should submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.
All faxing/uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.If you are faxing your information, please use extreme care in dialing the fax number to assure we receive your information. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your faxed/uploaded document(s).
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your application should be submitted online and must be completed and all required documents successfully faxed (or uploaded) before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date. You must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full consideration for this position. For more detailed information, please review our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
If you do not have internet access or if you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
WARNING! Applications submitted online must have a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
You may check the status of your application at any time on the USAJOBS website
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