Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to develop and implement training instruction programs.

Ability to meet and deal with others.

Knowledge of training instruction principles, practices, techniques, and procedures.

Knowledge of technology used for training instruction.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

I have created eLearning products using Articulate or Adobe-based authoring tools.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 3:

Qualifying experience for the FP-03 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-04 or GS-11 level 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: (1) Teaching or instructing an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). (2) Supervising or administering a training program. (3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. (4) Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

Peace Corps

Training Specialist (e-Learning), FP-1712-3

Announcement Number:	15-051-KC	Application Deadline:	01/08/2016
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	12/18/2015
Salary Range:	Min: 82890.0 - Max: 121726.0	Location Notes:	Washington, DC
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	3
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 3 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2014, (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 3 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2014, (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:

PRIOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY OR RELATED WORK: Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases. APPLICANTS WITH CIA CONNECTIONS. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. 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.

This is an Excepted Service Appointment. 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.

Duties:

The E-Learning Specialist position is located within the Office for Overseas Programming & Training Support (OPATS), at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Peace Corps. The purpose of OPATS is to build capacity of field staff to enable staff to better support Volunteers. OPATS partners with and directly supports the Peace Corps three regional offices - Africa (AF); Europe, Mediterranean and Asia (EMA); and Inter-America and the Pacific (IAP) - and supports overseas posts with their programming, training, and evaluation needs.

The E-Learning Training Specialist focuses primarily on the design, development, and implementation of e-learning products for the Agency's learners distributed across 65+ countries. The position reports to the Lead E-Learning Specialist. Specific skills and duties include but are not limited to:

- Project management of new eLearning products, from development to maintenance, in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs).
- In collaboration with SMEs and field working group(s), conducting needs assessment for eLearning content.
- Working in collaboration with OPATS Knowledge & Learning Unit staff (LMS administrator, editors, Q/A specialists) to ensure smooth linkage between production and delivery of e-learning products.
- Support development and ongoing adjustment of agency e-learning guidance and strategy to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
- Support development of standard look and feel for e-learning products across the agency.
- As appropriate, train staff and interns on eLearning production, including tools necessary for building current (Udutu, Articulate, PC University) and future e-learning products.
- Proficiency with deploying eLearning products on Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other delivery platforms (CMS).
- Working with external vendors and contractors as appropriate.
- Participating in the evaluation of distance learning training methods.
- Overseeing project interns as needed.

The E-Learning Specialist position is located within the Office for Overseas Programming & Training Support (OPATS), at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Peace Corps. The purpose of OPATS is to build capacity of field staff to enable staff to better support Volunteers. OPATS partners with and directly supports the Peace Corps three regional offices - Africa (AF); Europe, Mediterranean and Asia (EMA); and Inter-America and the Pacific (IAP) - and supports overseas posts with their programming, training, and evaluation needs. The E-Learning Training Specialist focuses primarily on the design, development, and implementation of e-learning products for the Agency's learners distributed across 65+ countries. The position reports to the Lead E-Learning Specialist. Specific skills and duties include but are not limited to: - Project management of new eLearning products, from development to maintenance, in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs). - In collaboration with SMEs and field working group(s), conducting needs assessment for eLearning content. - Working in collaboration with OPATS Knowledge & Learning Unit staff (LMS administrator, editors, Q/A specialists) to ensure smooth linkage between production and delivery of e-learning products. - Support development and ongoing adjustment of agency e-learning guidance and strategy to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. - Support development of standard look and feel for e-learning products across the agency. - As appropriate, train staff and interns on eLearning production, including tools necessary for building current (Udutu, Articulate, PC University) and future e-learning products. - Proficiency with deploying eLearning products on Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other delivery platforms (CMS). - Working with external vendors and contractors as appropriate. - Participating in the evaluation of distance learning training methods. - Overseeing project interns as needed.
Desired qualifications:
- Proficient in Articulate Storyline.
- Able to demonstrate experience with deploying and/or administering eLearning products on a learning management system (LMS).
- Experience as a trainer or educator.
- Demonstrable experience with instructional design.
Desired qualifications: - Proficient in Articulate Storyline. - Able to demonstrate experience with deploying and/or administering eLearning products on a learning management system (LMS). - Experience as a trainer or educator. - Demonstrable experience with instructional design.