Summary The primary purpose of this position is to develop and provide Professional Continuing Education (PCE) in the area of engineering management to military officers and senior civilian employees in the Civil Engineer career field. Responsibilities Responsible for the overall execution of one or more Professional Continuing Education (PCE) engineering management courses Independently develops and updates lesson plans for PCE courses. Lesson plans complement total course content for which the instructor is also responsible. Conducts classroom instruction for PCE courses comparable to graduate level courses. Monitors and evaluates student progress in courses comparable to the graduate level. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of complete graduate PCE courses, as well as seminars and conferences. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. BASIC QUALIFICATION: A. Successful completion of a engineering management or a related field degree from an accredited college or university that included or was supplemented by major study in Education or in a subject matter field appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Working in one or more systems engineering or technical project management areas that includes planning, programming, design, construction, and sustainment with major emphasis on quantitative methods, engineering considerations, and management. Using a full range of Engineering management techniques in order to meet the legislative standards for providing accurate instruction to new, mid-level, and advanced civil engineers and other engineering and science specialists. Planning, organizing, and presenting information, courseware, lessons-learned, techniques, advice or guidance to groups of peers or near-peers in an adult learning environment such as teaching live classroom and/or web-based delivery classes in an academic environment, or presenting at conferences, symposia, "brown bags," or similar forum. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 22-JAN-2024, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/ or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of training techniques, e.g.., providing examples, demonstration, of equipment and/or process, eliciting appropriate experience, hands-on drills, sequence, academic counseling, simulation, gaming, and tutorials. 2. Knowledge of specialized subject matter directly related engineering management should be at the highest level. An advanced degree is highly desirable. 3. Ability to interpret AF and DoD doctrine and congressional legislation and prepare training materials. 4. Ability to plan and organize work. 5. Ability to communicate orally. 6. Ability to communicate in writing. 7. Ability to evaluate course content and effectiveness. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12269302 If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.