Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

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As a TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (NUCLEAR POLICY) at the GS-1712-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Researches, designs, develops, and delivers advanced instructional courseware on the U.S. nuclear enterprise, nuclear weapons effects, stockpile management, emerging concepts related to conventional-nuclear integration, and strategic deterrence policy.
• Serves as a Primary Course Manager for advanced instructional programs, maintaining full accountability for academic quality, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinates the integration of guest lecturers, senior military leaders, and external interagency experts into the curriculum.
• Provides authoritative technical guidance on the physical characteristics, safety, security, system capabilities, life cycle, and component engineering of current and retired U.S. nuclear weapon systems, including Life Extension Programs (LEPs).
• Builds, manages, and leverages strategic partnerships across a complex network of stakeholders, including the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service Headquarters, DoE, NNSA, and the National Laboratories (such as Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, and Sandia).

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally; Overtime or compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework
• Must either have or be capable of obtaining a TOP SECRET clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station; may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft. Travel includes both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.
• Valid passport required.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Analyzed, formulated, and briefed advanced concepts related to the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile (including safety, security, system capabilities, and life cycle), national/foreign strategic nuclear policy, and national deterrence frameworks to ensure alignment with the National Defense Strategy and nuclear posture directives.
• Planned, designed, developed, evaluated, and maintained advanced technical educational courses, curriculum modules, Programs of Instruction, and instructional handbooks to address critical technical knowledge gaps.
• Delivered, facilitated, and directed high-level technical instruction and educational programs on complex nuclear enterprise issues for senior leadership audiences-including O-5/O-6 military officers, GS-14/GS-15 civilians, senior executives, and national laboratory scientists-across physical, virtual/distance learning, and Mobile Training Team (MTT) environments.
• Orchestrated course execution and quality assurance as a Course Manager; conducted peer evaluations of instructional staff, coordinated subject matter experts and guest lecturers, and managed complex operational logistics, including multi-agency travel schedules, program budgets, and physical material distribution.

(Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

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B. From the descriptions below, select the letter that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

C. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. Or Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-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.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/

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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1712 series.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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.

Benefits

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