The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Training Instructor. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Training Instructor, GS-1712-9 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
This position includes a Quality Ranking Factor (QRF). A QRF is a knowledge, skill, or ability (KSA) that, while not essential for satisfactory performance, is expected to enhance success in the role. Finance - Knowledge of principles, methods, practices and techniques in retirement, 401K, and defined contribution plans. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the Basic Experience and Specialized Experience as described below. Basic Experience: Undergraduate Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree. OR Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-07) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as one year of experience equivalent to the GS-07 level that includes: Assisting in the development of training content and materials and/or teaching classes related to: Personal finance topics 401(k)-style retirement plans Financial certifications Presenting orally to internal and external stakeholders Facilitating administrative tasks associated with training, such as: Registration Surveys and evaluations Dissemination of training materials OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR A combination of experience and education as described above *Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Specialized experience must meet 52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade level. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Analyzes teaching and training methods, keeping abreast of latest developments as they pertain to subject matter and supplementing changes as they occur.
Conducts surveys to determine Thrift Savings Plan participant and beneficiaries’ training needs to create new courses and modify existing ones.
Reviews the use of training aids, instructional techniques and supporting materials to enhance the learner experience. Assists with the updating of workshops pertaining to the Thrift Savings Plan.
Updates electronic records of training scheduled and conducted with, attendance, classroom conduct, student learning, and student satisfaction.
Participates in the administration and coordination of TSP training program activities, including training and briefings for agency and uniformed services offices and for FRTIB employees and contractors.
Provides training to groups ranging in size from 20 to 1000 people on-site and several hundred more via video-teleconferencing technologies.
Operates Distance Learning (DL) classroom equipment, including workstations, projector, multimedia control panel, Video Teleconferencing (VTC) system, Multiple Channel Unit (MCU) Bridge, and secure Video Teleconferencing as needed.