Summary
The position serves as the Environmental Management Service (EMS) Training Instructor in the Office of the Chief, located at the Lt. Col Luke Weathers Jr. VAMC Memphis, TN. The position reports to the Chief, Environmental Management Service. The duties of the position are to administer, supervise, advise on, design, develop, and provide educational and training services in formal education and training programs for the service.
Duties
The Training Instructor position support supervisory staff by performing instructional certification training and coordinates all training support for the entire service a 166 authorized position Service. The incumbent works independently developing, managing and maintaining the EMS Training Program. He/she is responsible for coordinating through the respective EMS managers, supervisors and work leaders all training programs in support of environmental management systems. He/she supervises the delivery of instruction by a guest or special instructor. He/she supervises and administers testing and certifies competencies for staff. He/she manages certifications and training records to ensure proper standardization, compliance and accuracy. Other duties include, but are not limited to: Creates and develops curriculum and course materials including competency standards, course content, handouts, evaluations, and certification standards supporting the EMS training mission requirements. Responsible for initial and recurring/refresher or continuous training for EMS staff ensuring proper and consistent achievement of standards supporting Veterans health. He/she maintains records of course evaluations and certifications on EMS staff to back up managers, supervisors and work leaders. Compiles relevant national and local data and market sector information to analyze and deliver pertinent cross references and performance standards ensuring standards trained are above market expectations. He/she develops findings, authors updates and changes tracking Veterans Health Administration policy and market changes ensuring training standards keep pace with state-of the- art technology, product efficacy and product availability. Obtains, maintains and adapts instructional materials, presentation mechanics and evaluation protocols to sustain EMS readiness and mission competency always. responsible for several computer systems, a video teleconferencing system, Vocera devices, and advises on the EMS portion of the Bed Management System. Protects the data and information from unauthorized release, loss, alteration, deletion, or other dishonest practice. He/she manages the data and information systems, for integrity, access and proper destruction once the data and information are outdated. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, protocols and IP addresses, etc. as set out by the Office of Information and Technology and as agreed upon by signed agreement. Serves EMS as the automated data processing applications coordinator (ADPAC) monitoring systems performance and access. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Training Instructor/PD504930 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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 during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management Customer Service Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Education and Training Environmental Engineering Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Public Safety and Security Reading Comprehension Teamwork Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). 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. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.