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Peace Corps

Training Specialist (Technical), FP-1712-4

Announcement Number:	DPC13-A0120-KC	Application Deadline:	06/28/2013
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	06/14/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 65840.0 - Max: 96689.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	4
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2012, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There's a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant "Community" atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants "what you can do for your country" . . . and the world.
<b>Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps!</b> -- (1) Voted in the top 4 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2012, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There's a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant "Community" atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants "what you can do for your country" . . . and the world.

Notes:

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This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration. If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy.

This position is located in the Training Unit within the Office of Overseas Programming and Training Support (OPATS). The position reports to the Washington DC headquarters of the Peace Corps. The purpose of OPATS is to build capacity of field staff through training that will help staff better support Volunteers. Training is designed and delivered to improve post staff performance and competence. OPATS partners with and directly supports the Peace Corps three regional offices (Regions) Africa (AF); Europe, Mediterranean and Asia (EMA); and InterAmerica and the Pacific (IAP) and supports overseas posts with their programming and training needs. In partnership with the Regions and other parts of the Agency, OPATS shares responsibility for the effectiveness and success of Volunteers and staff in the field. The incumbent will focus primarily on designing and developing technical training for Peace Corps Volunteers and working with program specialists in Peace Corps' six sectors: Agriculture, Community Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health, and Youth in Development. The Technical Training Specialist will be one of the agency's primary resources on general Volunteer training issues.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration. If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy. This position is located in the Training Unit within the Office of Overseas Programming and Training Support (OPATS). The position reports to the Washington DC headquarters of the Peace Corps. The purpose of OPATS is to build capacity of field staff through training that will help staff better support Volunteers. Training is designed and delivered to improve post staff performance and competence. OPATS partners with and directly supports the Peace Corps three regional offices (Regions) Africa (AF); Europe, Mediterranean and Asia (EMA); and InterAmerica and the Pacific (IAP) and supports overseas posts with their programming and training needs. In partnership with the Regions and other parts of the Agency, OPATS shares responsibility for the effectiveness and success of Volunteers and staff in the field. The incumbent will focus primarily on designing and developing technical training for Peace Corps Volunteers and working with program specialists in Peace Corps' six sectors: Agriculture, Community Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health, and Youth in Development. The Technical Training Specialist will be one of the agency's primary resources on general Volunteer training issues.

Duties:

Works in cooperation with a team of Technical Training Specialists to ensure the quality and consistency of Peace Corps training materials and to support overseas staff in implementing training materials. In collaboration with Program Sector Specialists, designs and develops technical training curricula using the Training Design & Evaluation process (Peace Corps' instructional systems design process). Collects, assesses and recommends promising practices with respect to technical training learning objectives, session plans, and assessment tools. Researches and analyzes newest technical training methodologies, materials and tools (including e-learning materials). Identifies and collects professional technical training materials which would be useful to posts.

Provides expert advice and guidance to posts on technical training issues. Provides long distance and on-site technical assistance to overseas posts as needed. Supports post and regional strategic planning efforts involving technical training programs. Reviews and analyzes technical training designs and materials in response to post requests for assistance. Provides feedback to posts along with recommendations for technical training improvements.

Designs and facilitates Training of Trainers (TOT) workshops for overseas programming and training staff. Provides on-going training and technical assistance to field-based program and training managers on technical training issues and lessons learned.

Participates in the evaluation of Peace Corps technical training programs by promoting continuous assessment of technical training activities in order to determine those training models which are most effective in achieving programmatic goals. Conducts studies of Peace Corps technical training practices and formulates recommendations for how both consistency and quality can be improved.

Analyzes annual training reports and develops a global summary including promising practices and challenges in training. Consults with field staff to design effective training evaluation systems to measure Volunteer learning and application of that learning.
Works in cooperation with a team of Technical Training Specialists to ensure the quality and consistency of Peace Corps training materials and to support overseas staff in implementing training materials. In collaboration with Program Sector Specialists, designs and develops technical training curricula using the Training Design & Evaluation process (Peace Corps' instructional systems design process). Collects, assesses and recommends promising practices with respect to technical training learning objectives, session plans, and assessment tools. Researches and analyzes newest technical training methodologies, materials and tools (including e-learning materials). Identifies and collects professional technical training materials which would be useful to posts. Provides expert advice and guidance to posts on technical training issues. Provides long distance and on-site technical assistance to overseas posts as needed. Supports post and regional strategic planning efforts involving technical training programs. Reviews and analyzes technical training designs and materials in response to post requests for assistance. Provides feedback to posts along with recommendations for technical training improvements. Designs and facilitates Training of Trainers (TOT) workshops for overseas programming and training staff. Provides on-going training and technical assistance to field-based program and training managers on technical training issues and lessons learned. Participates in the evaluation of Peace Corps technical training programs by promoting continuous assessment of technical training activities in order to determine those training models which are most effective in achieving programmatic goals. Conducts studies of Peace Corps technical training practices and formulates recommendations for how both consistency and quality can be improved. Analyzes annual training reports and develops a global summary including promising practices and challenges in training. Consults with field staff to design effective training evaluation systems to measure Volunteer learning and application of that learning.
Additional experience and expertise related to e-learning and/or cross-cultural education is desired.
Additional experience and expertise related to e-learning and/or cross-cultural education is desired.