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Summary This position is located on Anaconda Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. The incumbent is responsible for providing vocational instruction in order to develop and instruct students in Driver Education. For additional information about the duties of this position please contact Kristina Wyant @ kristina.wyant@usda.gov Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities list at full performance level. Responsible for preparing course materials in the fundamentals and basic skills required for the Driver Education program. Introduction and instruction of concepts and skills required for defensive driving and safe operation of a motor vehicle; licensing requirements; and routine maintenance and care of a motor vehicle. Reviews course materials ensuring the most up-to-date information is utilized in the development of course materials such as study guides, simple simulations, written tests, proficiency charts, training aids, and course outlines. Establishes individual training plans for each student assigned to the Driver Education training program based on the students entry level skills. Uses creativity and innovation in instruction, such as planning, scheduling, and organizing field trips, guest speakers, and incentive programs, etc. Responsible for maintaining accountability for all students assigned. Administers prescribed tests. Maintains a variety of records and reports covering student activities in the vocational phase of the training program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GS-07: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level OR One full year of graduate level education OR An appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work with major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site determine if you are eligible: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp). Specialized experience is experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: 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. GS-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level OR 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., related to position in Training or Education. OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level) if related to position in Training or Education. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work with major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: Developing, organizing and instructing a driver's education training program ensuring the most up to date information is utilized for the development of course materials. Analyzing and evaluating training courses against established goals, identifying problems and deficiencies and recommending modifications for improvement, establishing individual training plans, and developing and adapting methods and techniques of instruction. Administering prescribed tests and monitoring vocational progress. Making presentations to others on a variety of topics related to training and development. 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 USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed. This position is not eligible for telework. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/ This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by either NFFE, AFGE, or NAGE. Forest Service daycare facilities are not available. Government Housing may be available.

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