Public Health Training Coordinator.

Duties

• Lead the design and implementation of nationwide training initiatives for FSIS.
• Develop policy and strategic direction for FSIS training programs.
• Serve as a senior consultant and subject matter expert for FSIS leadership and external partners.
• Oversee evaluation and continuous improvement of training effectiveness across regions.
• Mentor and supervise junior training coordinators and specialists.
• Develop and implement innovative training methodologies and technologies.
• Lead needs assessments and workforce analysis for FSIS training programs.
• Draft high-level reports and recommendations for agency leadership.
• Coordinate interagency and cross-sector training collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency policies in all training activities.
• Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and regions.
• Provide expert advice on public health and food safety issues to FSIS and external entities.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
  
  

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes:

• Assisting with the development, revision, or testing of technical training materials or instructional programs;
• Delivering training, presentations, or facilitating learning to employees or other adult learners;
• Assessing learner progress and providing feedback or reporting results to senior staff; and
• Using electronic communication, virtual-learning, or presentation technologies to support training delivery.
  
  

FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes:

• Independently developing, updating, and delivering technical or regulatory training for adult learners;
• Evaluating training effectiveness and recommending improvements based on learner performance, feedback, or other training data;
• Conducting training-needs assessments or identifying workforce performance deficiencies; and
• Interpreting technical policies, regulations, procedures, or scientific information and translating them into accurate instructional materials.
  
  

FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes:

• Leading the design, implementation, or evaluation of complex training initiatives involving multiple programs, locations, or stakeholder groups;
• Providing authoritative technical advice to management or stakeholders regarding training strategies, public health, food safety, inspection, or regulatory programs;
• Managing complex training projects, including coordinating stakeholders, resources, schedules, deliverables, and program improvements;
• Developing high-level recommendations, reports, or strategic guidance based on needs assessments, workforce analyses, or training-performance data; and
• Mentoring or providing technical directions to trainers, instructional staff, or other program personnel.
  
  

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This Position Has a Minimum Education Requirement To Qualify At Either Of The Advertised Grades. All Applicants Need To Meet The Minimum Education Requirements For This Position. The Minimum Education Requirement Is:

A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in quality assurance or a related degree that included at least 30 semester hours of related course work (i.e. consumer laws, biological sciences, food science, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, legal investigations, law enforcement, or related scientific fields that provided knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work). The 30 semester hours may include up to 8 semester hours in statistics, or course work that included the principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming.

OR

Combination of education and experience - courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in the paragraph above, plus appropriate experience (as described under the Qualifications section) or additional education.

Please View OPM's Qualifications Standards,

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the

If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.