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Open: March 6, 2026 — Closes: March 19, 2026
Summary
This position works at the National Park Service Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. This intermediate developmental position is to plan, develop, and implement the organization's education program at the basic and advanced levels, primarily facilitating Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 03/19/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major Duties
Major Duties of the Training Specialist position include, but are not limited to the following: Support training programs by providing administrative and technical training products, coordinating training venues and logistics, guest speakers, and procuring contracted instructors. Assist with the development and use of diverse administrative methods in various training settings to determine level of accomplishments and degree of acquired skills/abilities. Work with training program managers to coordinate curriculum revisions based on evaluation data, content updates, and recommendations for program stakeholders and subject-matter-experts. Maintain knowledge of best practices for adult learning, new learning technologies, and instructional techniques. Maintain liaison with participating agency personnel regarding course assessment and training procedures. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. Time-in-grade does not apply to new excepted service appointments and must be met by the closing date of this announcement.