Training Spec (Painting/Blasting)

You will serve as a TRAINING SPEC (PAINTING/BLASTING) in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PSNS and IMF. This announcement is for an Upward Mobility Program position.

The Upward Mobility Program is a unique job opportunity. This program is designed to provide Department of Navy employees career growth opportunities who have potential but do not meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for this position. The entry level for this position is GS-09 with a full performance level of GS-11.

Knowledge of employees selected may vary and will require the development of individually tailored training plans to assist them in qualifying for the full performance level of this position. Eligibility requires that employees be performing satisfactorily, complete all training requirements, acquire the requisite qualifications and have met time-in-grade eligibility for career ladder promotions.

This recruitment is open current UIC 4523A employees with experience equivalent to the levels listed below: For GS-11: Experience equivalent to the GS-11 or WL-13 (or higher) demonstrating designing, drafting, and modifying technical training materials, lesson plans, and practical shop exercises for industrial coating operations, as well as regularly conducting classroom and shop-floor instruction and evaluating trainee performance in abrasive blasting, coating applications, and safety compliance.

For GS-09: Experience equivalent to the GS-09 or WG-10 (or higher) demonstrating delivering on-the-job training (OJT), practical demonstrations, and technical coaching to personnel in marine or industrial surface preparation (such as abrasive blasting and chemical cleaning) and protective coating application methods (spray, brush, and roller), while enforcing environmental safety and hazardous material protocols.

Employee Participation Requirements: Must be a current permanent employee serving under a competitive appointment, or under a time-limited or excepted appointment that provides for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment (e.g., VRA, Schedule A) Employees must be GS-09, or GS-10, or WG-10 equivalent (or higher) to be eligible for this opportunity.

Have and maintain an annual performance rating of fully successful or equivalent rating. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Substitution of education for GS-09: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: Completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree in Education or a subject area related to the position to be filled (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.)

OR Completion of 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Education or a subject area related to the position to be filled (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) OR Completion of a LL.B. or J.D., that is related to the position begin filled (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.)

Substitution of education for GS-11: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: Completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Education or a subject area related to the position to be filled (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.)

OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Education or a subject area related to the position to be filled(Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) OR LL.M., that is related to the position beign filled (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.)

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.