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TRAINING SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Education and Training Command

Summary

You will serve as a Training Specialist in the Navy Education and Training Command of CENSEABEESFACENG.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/20/2026 to 04/24/2026
Salary
$87,061 - $113,185 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Port Hueneme, CA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12938273-26-MEL
Control number
865634000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will perform curriculum development functions; provide curriculum revision services; and develop Navy Training Systems Plans (NTSPs).
  • You will oversee testing and remediation programs and provide in-service training sessions.
  • You will conduct training analysis reviews, course safety reviews, and conduct formal course reviews.
  • You will develop and modify lesson plans and course materials, such as, study guides, visual aids, simulations, written tests, proficiency charts, following a prescribed course framework.
  • You will research training source material such as government regulations, national building codes, technical manuals to ensure the currency, adequacy, and accuracy of established instructional courses.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1. Researching training source material such as government regulations, technical manuals, wiring and schematic diagrams, commercial publications, and other information to ensure the currency, adequacy, and accuracy of current courses of instruction, and training items;
2. Reviewing and updating Training Requirements databases and oversee testing and remediation programs;
3. Conducting training analysis reviews, course safety reviews, and formal course reviews;
4. Providing internal feedback of surveys, preparing and forward questionnaires requesting feedback;
5. Developing and updating lesson plans for a broad suite of fundamental skills, or technical occupation courses equivalent to basic undergraduate or secondary grade levels;
6. Participating in task analysis to determine training requirements of training and testing materials;
7. Developing and updating course materials such as study guides, visual aids, written tests, proficiency charts, training aids, and course outlines, following a prescribed course framework covering various occupations' fundamental skills;
8. Providing training and mentorship to subordinate training specialists to develop and enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform as training specialists; and
9. Utilizing common office equipment such as desktop computers, printers, copiers, telephones.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
A LL.M. with a major study in Education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork


This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Resume Review

You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Veterans' preference will apply. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. If selected, you will be required to provide supporting documentation. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified -Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

Naval Education and Training Command

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
CENSEABEESFACENG
CENSEABEESFACENG
Port Hueneme, CA 93043
US

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