Instructor, GS 14(FBI Employees Only)Physical Training Unit/TD/Quantico, VA

Job Opening: 56491
Open to current , permanent FBI employees in all locations
Opening Date: August 12, 2024
Closing Date: August 23, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)
Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist Penny Reed at Pireed@fbi.gov
Job Summary
Position: Instructor, GS-14
Division: Training
Unit: Physical Training
Location: Quantico, VA
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Salary: GS-14 $139,395.00 - $181,216.00
Full Performance level: GS-14
Number of Positions Available: 1
Duration: Full Time/Permanent
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Key Requirements
Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
Major Duties :

• Serves as Training Instructor and consultant in the field of health and fitness training for the FBI Academy with responsibility for providing instruction to federal, state, and local, and international law enforcement agencies and employees.
• Specialized Surveillance group and in-service personnel; Remedial Physical Training and assessment program for New Agent Trainee; and Fit Challenge program for the National Academy.
• Provides instruction by means of demonstration or classroom lectures, and/or practical exercises. Utilizes a variety of visual, training aids and devices to illustrate and demonstrate course work.
• Independently, develops course material and conducts training related to health and fitness programs. As required, modifies and adapts presentation course materials, emphasis to be given to certain topics, and training aids in order to accommodate the needs of individual groups
• Conducts necessary research in order to select, organize, and adapt information obtained in development and revision of the subject matter content of course being taught..
• Attend seminars, conferences, and courses as an instructor or student to stay abreast of current fitness trends in order to present information to the requesting organization.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive collection of training materials and training aids. .Prepares memoranda or other appropriate documentation concerning student progress or performance problems. Program Manage one PTU program such as Basic, Physical and Tactical Fitness programs.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Communication
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Leadership
• Organizing and Planning
• Administration/Organizational Practices and Procedures
• Research (Data)

Basic Requirement::
Applicants must meet the Basic Requirements

1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject matter field appropriate to the position.

Or

1. 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.

Desired Skills:
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally disqualify applicants.
Desired skills are:
Master's Degree - lead instructor for the National Academy required to have a master's degree in a field related to health and fitness in order to become a adjunct professor with the Univ. of VA.
Specialized Experience (SE):
GS 14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate, deliver, develop, and design accredited instruction at the upper division, graduate and under graduate level on all aspects of a subject.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques and administrative policies and regulations applicable to FBI training programs,
• Knowledge of a variety of instruction methods and principles to direct students in the full range of learning experiences
• Knowledge of writing techniques, proper vocabulary, grammar, and spelling. Skill to verbally communicate with internal and external sources.
• Ability to lead and provide guidance to obtain support from others in order to accomplish work responsibilities.
Education:
Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience at the GS 13 grade level..
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
What to Expect Next
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Additional Information

• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• Required Leadership Training: All FBI supervisors promoted after January 2013 are required to attend and complete the Training Division's Leading People course before the expiration of their probationary period. Employees who previously attended the Leadership Seminar are not required to attend Leading People. Leading People, a four day course, will help prepare supervisors for the leadership challenges specific to their new roles. Leading People will be held at the Center for Leadership Excellence at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. After selection, supervisors will need to register for the Leading People Course in Virtual Academy.
• Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months.
• Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their two-year probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Inconsistent."
b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

• Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing Unit, Administrative Unit, and the international Operations Unit of their application to apply.
• Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.
• Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact HQ_DIV12_Online_Transfer_Issues for information regarding taxable expenses. For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional. Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse" an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.
• Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed
Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.
During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODATIONS@ic.fbi.gov , telephone at 202-324-4128, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.
This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit.

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