TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Build expertise using appropriate tools (e.g., KZO, IC Connect, VTC, Blackboard, AGILE, LMS/LCMS, systems databases, surveys, SharePoint, AMS, Captivate, Articulate, etc.).
2. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
3. Actively listens, without interruption or emotion, and respects diverse viewpoints while interacting with others about sensitive topics or challenging issues within teams.
4. Attains experience working independently in one TE role (e.g., Instructional Designer, Learning Specialist, Instructor, and Learning Development Specialist).
5. Develops reports and recommendations to stakeholders; develops course design documents (e.g., learning objectives, performance solutions, Storyboards, etc.); gains expertise in drafting course materials (e.g., guides, tests, textbooks, job aids, visual presentations, etc.).

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS


1. Instructed or Facilitated Leadership Training.
2. Certified in The Leadership Challenge - 5 Practices for Exemplary Leadership.
3. DIA Coaching or other credentialed coaching certification.

Individual Occupational Requirements

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

Or

Experience

General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided evidence of the ability
to instruct students in the use of equipment, principles, or practices of the subject or
occupation. This experience may have been gained as a teacher or instructor; in on-the-job supervision or instruction of subordinates or fellow workers; or in work involving
application of the principles, practices, and techniques of the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience (for positions above GG-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical
knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
• Supervising or administering a training program.
• Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of
training results.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.