Summary Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under merit promotion (internal competitive) procedures and consideration is limited to those specified in the "Hiring Path". 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.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. Review and evaluate audiovisual aids for courses from a variety of sources to identify those aids that most effectively and efficiently enhance training. 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. Prepare/maintain various reports, conduct evaluations, and maintain files as required. Process NPC training requests and employee registrations, prepare/maintain various reports, conduct evaluations, and maintain files as required. Provide training equipment and classroom logistical support as requested. Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Alternate Work Schedule is available. Alternate Work Schedule is an 80-hour biweekly basic work requirement that is scheduled in less than 10 days; i.e., eight 9-hour days/nights, one 8-hour day/night, and one day off. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates may be required to clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection. A one-year probationary period may be required. Qualifications Time in Grade: In addition to specialized experience, you must meet the time in grade requirement. Current and former Federal civilian employees must have held a position at the Grade 11 for at least 52 weeks in the Federal Service for promotion to the Grade 12. Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for a special hiring authority. Specialized Experience: You qualify at the Grade 12 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 11 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, software and advising managers in performance of duties that ensure the training needs are met. Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Employees on a permanent appointment who were hired through a Recruiting Bulletin, who have not served in their current appointment for at least 90 days, are not eligible to apply. However, if this vacancy is in the same line of work as your current position (same qualification requirements), and selection for this position would not result in a promotion action the 90-day waiting period does not apply. 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. 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. Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Special Hiring Authorities Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) 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: USAJOBS Help Center | Unique Hiring PathsUSAJOBS Help Center | Unique Hiring Paths CTAP 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; 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; A copy of your last performance appraisal including rating; and Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit 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 of 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. 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