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USAJOBS · 7 hours ago

Education Program Specialist

Buffalo, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $84K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Education Program Specialist to provide administrative and education support services to the Chief of Education and the Education Department at the Western New York VA Healthcare System. The role involves developing educational programs, evaluating training effectiveness, and coordinating training arrangements to further the mission of the organization.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with department/division supervisors identifies new educational needs using data plans to deliver and evaluate training effectiveness annually and as needed

Responsible for developing or using provided materials for non-clinical training, this includes learning objectives, learning activities, and evaluation

Develops methods for evaluating current systems, recommends changes, coordinates implementation of improved methods, and develops strategies to enhance the delivery and tracking of educational training and link the education curriculum with the medical centers' mission and strategic directives

Provides recommendations on procedural and policy matters pertaining -to a broad range of employee education functions

Distributes information to the services on upcoming courses, provides registration forms for individuals interested in attending courses

Assists with arrangements and independently schedules ongoing classes

Provides information concerning available training and makes all arrangements for the training to occur

Provides information concerning available training, arranges for instruction, prepares reports, and helps facilitate courses for an organization having a well-defined and readily understood mission

Functions as a public relations liaison during training that involves the Education Department and related activities

Maintains Liaison with training program instructors and training specialists to obtain information for projects and activities

Reviews and assesses (frequently updated) pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that affect the use of program and related support resources and applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in meeting the corresponding requirements

Collaborates, when necessary, with the Designated Education Officer (DEO) in issues regarding HPT and other training programs

Reviews and prepares correspondence with OAA. Performs other related duties as assigned

Performs administrative work of the Education office

Serves as a Secondary contact and advocate for the Talent Management System (TMS)

Coordinates the recruitment, application process, funding, logistical support, and monitoring of employees who are awarded an: VISN 2, EISP, NNEI, or VA National Education for Employees program (VANEEP) scholarship

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Analytical techniquesEvaluative techniquesProgram managementTraining developmentPolicy recommendationsFinancial managementTechnology applicationTeamworkAdaptabilityAttention to detail

Required

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements

For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5

For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below

Specialized Experience GS-7: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5

Specialized Experience GS-9: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Financial Management, Planning and Evaluating, Teamwork, Technology Application

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications