Training Instructor

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the education or experience requirements described below.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes demonstrating practical knowledge of electronics, applying the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes instructing high school students in the specific program.

Development and/or review of supplemental material, illustrations, material and teaching techniques/methods. Constructs questions for examinations following an established evaluation plan to be used in used in classes based on the student. Administer required and supplemental examinations or tests to determine students progress throughout program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled, such as electronics engineering, engineering technology, instructional design or education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Deliver theoretical and practical instruction in electronics theory, troubleshooting, and maintenance.,Develop and write lesson plans, evaluations, brief presentations, and conduct training.,Conduct research for new methods, techniques and material by reviewing trade manuals, technical manuals and other publications.,Instruct in all phases of a specific course requiring a combination of practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction.,Determine supplemental material, illustrations, adaptation of course, material/teaching methods and techniques to use to meet class needs.