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Training Specialist

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
CNRJ - Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo N94

Summary

This position is assigned to Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Japan under Fleet Readiness Director within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Branch of Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ). Incumbent serves as a CFAS MWR Training Specialist supporting Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) training, content development, implementation, and facilitation efforts.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/04/2026 to 03/18/2026
Salary
$19.50 to - $19.50 per hour

Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance, if eligible

Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Sasebo Naval Base
Sasebo, Japan
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
FFR26-0147
Control number
859736300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship ONLY. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, and current CNIC employees within the local commuting area.

Duties

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- Works with CNIC/CNRJ staff subject matter experts to identify, acquire, and/or create, revise, design, and develop course content for face-to-face, virtual, and hybrid delivery methods including all instructional materials required to conduct, implement, and evaluate a course.
- Evaluates training, instruction, and learning.
- Plans approach, collects data, and analyzes results to evaluate the effectiveness of training products, training delivery, training administration, and Learning Management System (LMS) operations.
- Serves as producer/host and/or facilitator for all types of virtual events and classes. Participates in recruiting, training, coaching, providing guidance, and certifying virtual producers and facilitators throughout CNIC.
- Produces and delivers/facilitates virtual instructor led trainings (vILT), webinars, and other online and hybridized delivery events including certification and train-the-trainer courses.
- Serves as coordinator for Learning Platforms such as CNIC University, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Connect. Establishes users in the system, trains users, manages all associated user information, works with vendors, and provides data and reporting on the Learning Platform and its use/administration.
- Serves as coordinator and subject matter expert for LMS. Updates LMS with current and relevant information including courses, registration, and management of users; assists users, provides technical assistance, and provides data and reporting on the LMS and its use/administration.
- Provides administrative and training implementation support to staff members throughout the CNIC enterprise as well as other customers/required parties.
- Provides customer service support/assistance to internal and external customers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a T1 investigation.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possess the following:

  • Knowledge of Navy Fleet and Family Readiness programs, issues, policies, procedures, regulations, and support functions.
  • Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organizations serviced to assess and evaluate training needs for organizations serviced.
  • Ability to organize and oversee a large training program for a diverse program with learners of varied backgrounds, cultures, educations, and languages.
  • Ability to teach and lead others in various training environments to include traditional and modern learning methods
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers,
  • Skill in the use of computer office suites such as Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
  • Preferred: Skill in the use of learning and meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Adobe Connect and/or CNIC University LMS.
  • Knowledge of LMS/database operation, registration and learning event management principles, concepts, policies, configuration, system operations, system trouble shooting, and reporting processes.
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; desktop publishing applications Adobe InDesign and Acrobat Pro; and common virtual course authoring tool Articulate Storyline.
  • Skill in working within a LMS environment and virtual learning platforms such as Adobe Connect and Microsoft Teams.
  • Ability to learn and understand Human Resources principles and processes.
  • Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

  • When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.
  • Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
  • Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
  • All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
  • To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
  • All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
  • *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
  • Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
  • For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-5.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Experience in delivering and facilitating training.
  • Knowledge in Department of Defense organizational structure and training requirements.
  • Ability to teach and lead others in various training environments.
  • Technical skills and experience (MS office programs, Computer applications, Virtual learning Databases, etc.).

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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