Duties Summary Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as NPC-2019-0242, Training Specialist, GS-1712-09, HRB-DC-MAP-Internal, which can be accessed at Responsibilities
This job opportunity is for a Training Specialist in the Training Section of the Human Resources Branch of the U. S. Census Bureau's National Processing Center (NPC) located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This position involves specialist level work in support of NPC’s Training and Development Program. This position is *included in the bargaining unit. Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alternate Work Schedule is not available. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Individual Selected For This Position Will • Create and prepare various types of training materials and presentations using established precedents as models for the National Processing Center (NPC) and Decennial Branches. • Provide displays/demonstrations and conduct training sessions of IT-related equipment, computer skills, and software to a diverse audience throughout the division. • Carry out studies or analyses that result in short courses or modules, portions of longer courses, or other complete training products such as job aids. • Review and evaluate audiovisual aids for courses from a variety of sources to identify those aids that most effectively and efficiently enhance training. • Prepare/maintain various reports, conduct evaluations and maintain files as required. • Process NPC training requests and employee registrations. • Provide training equipment and classroom logistical support as requested. Travel Required 50% or less - Will have to travel to other locations to present trainings and attend meetings. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 11 - This position is developmental to the grade 11. • Job family (Series) Similar jobs • Requirements Conditions of Employment • Must be a U.S. Citizen and suitable for Federal employment. • If resume is incomplete, may not be considered for this vacancy. • Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov). Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidate must clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection. A one year probationary period may be required. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You qualify at the GS-Grade 09 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the grade 07 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Experience for this position includes experience creating and preparing various types of training materials, presentations, displays/demonstrations and conducting training sessions on IT-related equipment, computer skills, and software. Education Substitution Grade 09: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related, from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the specialized experience. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of post high school education and experience may be used to meet the specialized experience requirements. 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. Qualification requirements contained in this vacancy announcement are based on U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification (OPM) Standards Handbook which contains Federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on OPM's website at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Education Additional information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. CTAP Applicants MUST Submit The Following Documents Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining a rating of at least 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: • A copy of your Reduction In Force (RIF) separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area. A Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). • A copy of your latest SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, - noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; • A copy of your last performance appraisal including rating; and • Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. ICTAP Applicants MUST Submit The Following Documents • A copy of your Reduction In Force (RIF) separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement. • A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; • A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and • Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, notify the Human Resources Branch. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Branch via the Federal Relay Service, 1-812-218-3610. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. Employees who receive a buyout and subsequently return to positions in a Federal agency within 5 years after the date of separation, on which the payment is based, whether by reemployment or contracts for personal service, are generally obligated to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid it before the individual’s first day of reemployment. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume, optional cover letter, supporting documentation, and dates of employment (mm/dd/yy) on the resume to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position. If you meet the qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) that you completed as part of the application and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are “gold”, “silver”, and “bronze”. Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire or your score will be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. How applicants will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold). The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate the applicant on the following competencies; do not provide a separate written response: • Ability to formulate training plans for employees utilizing various computer programs in a large-scale Information Technology (IT)-based work environment. • Ability to conduct training sessions for large numbers of employees by applying instruction/training methods, principles, and techniques. • Knowledge of current computer operations, software, and equipment for the development of training modules and materials. To preview questions please Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Drug test required No • Required Documents A Complete Application Consists Of The Following Resume showing relevant experience, optional cover letter, and the online questionnaire. Your resume must indicate country of citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week, annual salary, and specify the job duties related to the advertised position. For work in the Federal service, include the grade level of the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Education: If using education substitution, a combination of experience and education, or the position requires higher education, you must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Refer to You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education’s website - For More Information Regarding Eligibility Requirements, Go To Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. Indicate on resume the type of veterans' preference claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service to validate claim of veterans’ preference and, if applicable, VA letter). If a compensable veteran is selected, an SF-15 will be required prior to appointment. Active duty service members must submit certification from the armed forces that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable. See the "Other Information" section. Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment. (Schedule A disability, 30 percent disabled veteran, certain military spouses, etc.) If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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 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. • Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. • How to Apply To apply online, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at To return to a saved application, log into your USAJOBS account at "Applications". Click on the position title and then select “UPDATE APPLICATION” to continue. If you have problems completing the online application, including problems submitting the supporting documents, contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866-656-6831. The Help Desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (ET), excluding Federal holidays. All online applications and supplemental materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the vacancy. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications online using the application process outlined at Agency contact information Dawn Compton Phone TDD TDD: 812-218-3610 Fax 000-000-0000 Email Address BUREAU OF THE CENSUS 1201 East 10th Street Building 64-G Attn: Human Resources Jeffersonville, Indiana 47132 United States Next steps You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at • Application Received or Application Incomplete; • Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met; • Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and • Selected or Not Selected By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after beginning work; or, may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). • Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: • An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Legal and regulatory guidance
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