Total 4,084 Education / Training job vacancies

Works cooperatively with the Equestrian Center Manager to run the day to day operations of the Equestrian Program. The Instructor will coordinate and facilitate year round riding lessons and activities for children and adults with varying abilities. The Instructor will work with the Center staff to develop new activities which would include holiday and weekend programs and MWR/FSS special events. Instruct participants in riding horses. Work with all seats and levels of riders, to include jumping. Organizes classes, lesson plans, determines skill and knowledge levels of participants. Keeps horses clipped and schooled and keeps tack room clean, organized and in working order. Responsible for preparation of horses and cooling down. Assists with overseeing and maintenance of the facility where the horses are cared for and can be required to assist with private owner boarders. Must be able to interact on a professional level at all times.

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Starting at $18 Per Day (NF 3)

• Oversees development of appropriate curricula for child development centers, preschools, family child care programs, school-age, and other unique children's programs.
• Initiates, designs, develops, arranges for, conducts, and oversees training in early childhood development and related activities for all child development center staff, family child care program staff and providers, preschool and school-age program staff, volunteers, hourly care staff, management, administrative staff, custodial employees, food service staff, and staff working in any unique settings for children.
• Identifies children who may have special needs. Ensures the implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and any other laws and/or directives pertaining to the special needs of children.
• Develops plans to improve overall operations, corrects identified deficiencies, and enhances developmental programs and services. Guides management in applying comprehensive environmental and program assessment instruments.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

As a Research Science Officer, you will:

• Serve as the Associate Director for Science, participates in Division policy and planning and is responsible for accomplishing the mission of the Division.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the Division Director and Deputy Division Director on scientific matters
• Apply epidemiological principles and/or procedures to investigate, review, analyze, and/or determine the cause(s) of problems, situations, inconsistencies, and/or issues.
• Provide consultative advice on aspects of research, after the groundwork for studies has been developed, based on extensive and expert familiarity with health research problems.
• Conceive, plan, evaluate, coordinate, and implement activities related to research programs, projects, etc., that will assist in achieving the goals of the Agency.
• Advise on the operational aspects of studies (collections and analysis of data, coverage and techniques of sampling, use of controls, etc.), and is instrumental in ensuring that research capabilities are utilized to the fullest extent.
• Prepare or review the preparation of all reports, articles or monographs describing findings from studies or projects conducted as part of the research and services programs.
• Supervise a small contingent of position.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

Starting at $136,908 Per Year (GS 15)

As a Research Science Officer you will:

• Serve as the Associate Director for Science, participates in Division policy and planning and is responsible for accomplishing the mission of the Division.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the Division Director and Deputy Division Director on scientific matters
• Apply epidemiological principles and/or procedures to investigate, review, analyze, and/or determine the cause(s) of problems, situations, inconsistencies, and/or issues.
• Provide consultative advice on aspects of research, after the groundwork for studies has been developed, based on extensive and expert familiarity with health research problems.
• Conceive, plan, evaluate, coordinate, and implement activities related to research programs, projects, etc., that will assist in achieving the goals of the Agency.
• Advise on the operational aspects of studies (collections and analysis of data, coverage and techniques of sampling, use of controls, etc.), and is instrumental in ensuring that research capabilities are utilized to the fullest extent.
• Prepare or review the preparation of all reports, articles or monographs describing findings from studies or projects conducted as part of the research and services programs.
• Supervise a small contingent of positions.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work

Starting at $136,908 Per Year (GS 15)

• Serve as an expert instructor and facilitator for entry- through mid-level courses on the Department’s leadership training and professional development continuums.
• Facilitate training programs, seminars, and modules tailored to meet specific needs of Bureaus, components, and offices.
• Develop comprehensive materials, readings, teaching aids, and microlearning units.
• Research, incorporate, and advise on using educational technology and computer-based training in courses and programs.
• Design and deliver leadership, management, interpersonal effectiveness, and similar on-demand training for other components at FSI and Department wide.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GG 13)

• Deliver standardized course materials in classroom setting.
• Apply a combination of instructional methods and techniques.
• Work with the senior trainer to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training.
• Utilize a variety of instructional techniques to teach the theory and practical application of large-scale weaponry (e.g., Multiple Launch Rocket (MLRS) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)).
• Keep abreast of new trends in education and training principles.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

In this position, the incumbent will be providing direct vessel traffic management services as a Vessel Traffic Control Training Specialist in a Coast Guard Traffic Center.  He or She is also responsible for promoting the safe and efficient movement of maritime traffic in assigned geographic area.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Planning, developing, and administering training programs and/or projects.
• Developing training budget proposals.
• Analyzing and communicating a variety of nautical data, such as current, tide, weather, including wind and storm alerts, visibility, and water depth.
• Providing tracking or other sensor information in support of Coast Guard missions, including maritime traffic management, homeland security, port security, search and rescue, law enforcement, and military missions.
• Operating a variety of surveillance sensors, communications, data processing, keyboard and other electronic equipment.
• Analyzing laws and regulations to support the development of VTS operating procedures and training material.
• Developing and delivering classroom and electronic learning, which may involve interactive internet-based training, multimedia programs, simulators, distance learning, videos and other computer-aided instructional technologies.

Starting at $85,508 Per Year (GS 11)

Duties may include:

• Plans, develops, oversees and supports Leadership/Educational Training programs.
• Provides technical and administrative training support to Training Specialists.
• Maintains an awareness of the organization's mission, vision and educational needs, to implement new learning programs under the direction of the Program Manager(s)
• Provides periodic briefings to senior leadership including the VAMHCS Executive Leadership Team on educational needs of the facility
• Develops and utilizes marketing tools to ensure maximum enrollment and participation in all training events.
• Develops positive working relationships with students and co-facilitators in various classes and training programs, to ensure students feel supported in their learning, and that the best possible outcomes occur for each class
• Plans, develops, oversees and supports Professional Development programs for Employees both clinical and administrative in nature

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-4:40pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Education Technician/PD13017A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $64,957 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• Coordinate with Staff Judge Advocates (SJA) worldwide to determine their personnel needs.
• Evaluate each request and each student's background to determine the appropriate placement of for Summer On-the-Job training.
• Review statistical data such as training documents, the 5 year performance plan, budget reports, and assignment forecasts, to determine Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) programs budget.
• Prepare budget to ensure funds are available to send students to on-the-job training sites.
• Compose memorandum to Staff Judge Advocates worldwide to explain the Funded Legal Education Program and the eligibility requirements.

Starting at $94,199 Per Year (GS 12)

As a JOINT EDUCATION ADVISOR at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Formulates and coordinates the officer and enlisted professional military education policy for the Armed Forces.
• Develops policy standards for the Department of Defense's (DOD) intermediate-level and senior-level colleges that are synchronized with the JS PME review process and the process for accreditation of joint education.
• Organizes, leads, and facilitates PME policy working groups to foster collaboration across the DOD, Services, intermediate-level and senior-level colleges, and combatant commands (CCMD), to ensure that PME policy remains current, relevant, and is consistent with Service and joint policy and academic accreditation standards.
• Coordinates JS responses to education initiatives from across the DOD.
• Collaborates with education experts within and outside the DOD to ensure that knowledge outcomes are optimally aligned with learning venues that are consistently established and maintained across the learning continuum

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (GS 14)

• Implements courses of instruction in small and intermediate group settings, and other special or abbreviated courses as required.
• Conducts job and task analysis, selection of tasks for training, determination of training sites, design of training objectives and test materials.
• Employs various techniques in accordance with the Army Learning Model to deliver required training and course content.
• Provides assistance to training organizations in implementation of new educational developments.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

1. Serves as Installation Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) expert, with responsibility for the overall development, coordination, analysis and validation of GIS data and products.
2. Perform taxonomic and analytic work using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and processes.
3. Studies, designs, produces, maintains and distributes visual geographical data representations in the form of digital and conventional maps, charts, spreadsheets and diagrams.
4. Initiates, conducts, coordinates, monitors, and participates in technical studies to determine the feasibility and the capability of the GISs technology to support current/new missions or long-range programs.
5. Maintains effective working relationships with scientist, engineers, designers, and planners from other agencies and customers, to include contractors, to facilitate the exchange of information and resolve problems.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

As a JOINT EDUCATION ADVISOR at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Formulates and coordinates the officer and enlisted professional military education policy for the Armed Forces.
• Develops policy standards for the Department of Defense's (DOD) intermediate-level and senior-level colleges that are synchronized with the JS PME review process and the process for accreditation of joint education.
• Organizes, leads, and facilitates PME policy working groups to foster collaboration across the DOD, Services, intermediate-level and senior-level colleges, and combatant commands (CCMD), to ensure that PME policy remains current, relevant, and is consistent with Service and joint policy and academic accreditation standards.
• Coordinates JS responses to education initiatives from across the DOD.
• Collaborates with education experts within and outside the DOD to ensure that knowledge outcomes are optimally aligned with learning venues that are consistently established and maintained across the learning continuum

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (GS 14)

• Assists in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or animal barn environment, common to the assigned area of work.
• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting record.
• Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software package.
• Assists in molecular biology techniques in the laboratory.

Starting at $37,900 Per Year (GS 5)

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Disbursement Agreement Administration (50%)

The position utilizes knowledge and experience in health care delivery systems to oversee and manage disbursement procedures and processes.

The position:

• Uses educational activity records, (EARs) record data and analysis to recommend redistribution of resources, forecast health professions trainees (HPT) position allocation Full-time equivalent, (FTE) needs for subsequent academic years, and formulate long range budget needs and excess.
• Validates complex calculations for accuracy of reimbursement of trainee activity with analysis of relevant documentation.
• Evaluates and determines the scope and intensity of verification methods for each program to minimize risk to organization while maintaining efficiency.
• Completes and reviews the monthly educational activity records, (EARs) consolidation and calculations to ensure accurate educational activity reimbursement.
• Receives invoices from the academic affiliate institution and facilitates reconciliations between the Veterans Affairs' Health Professions Education, (VA HPE) service/section and the affiliate academic and finance offices.
• Develops and provides annual and as needed training for the affiliate to ensure policy compliance.
• Maintains documentation of training, including meeting minutes description of content covered, and name of attendees.

HPE Program Analysis (50%)

The Position:

• Extracts, analyzes, and organizes data from multiple sources to create reports for ongoing monitoring of resources, Office of Academic Affiliations, (OAA) reports, or special projects.
• Facilitates performance measure goals by developing studies and evaluations for suspense items, accreditation standards, needs assessments/surveys, white papers, academic presentations, grant proposals, and special purpose budgetary requirements.
• Advises Health Professions Education, (HPE) management and Office of Academic Affiliations, (OAA's) informed decision-making processes with the research, collection, compilation, analysis, presentation, and management of data and Health Professions Education, (HPE) program information.
• Maintains awareness of new policy related to budget, personnel, and procurement to provide analysis, training and recommendations to enhance Health Professions Education, (HPE) operations.
• Conducts special projects related to performance/process improvement to include rapid improvement events and new/revised policy or program changes.
• Assesses Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation Education Support Supplement (VESS) funds to provide recommendations for utilization and strategies to increase facility level allocations; insufficient labor mapping for protected educational time for clinical education activities for education leaders (DEOs, Program Directors and VA Site Directors) as required by VHA Directive 1065, Productivity and Staffing Guidance for Specialty Provider Group Practice, results in negative impacts to Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation Education Support Supplement, (VESS) funding. These funds may be used to improve and maintain infrastructure to host clinical training programs.
• Identifies gaps in policy compliance through review and assessment and comparison of current standards and policy guidance and makes continued recommendations for overall program improvement and necessary procedure or policy changes to Office of Academic Affiliations, (OAA).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Health Professions Education Analyst)/PD513960
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): May be approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

Starting at $94,199 Per Year (GS 12)