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Training Specialist

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago

On-site Palo Alto, CA $77K – $121K Apply by Jun 30, 2026 Training Instruction ENFJ
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About the Role

The Training Specialist is located in the Education section of the Office of Quality, Safety & Value (QSV), which is aligned under the Office of the Director. The primary duties include, but are not limited to: managing several employee development curricula; teaching in one or more of these curricula; overall program management of various employee development programs and all associated performance measures; ensuring that educational programs are designed to fit the employee needs.

What You'll Do

  • The incumbent is responsible for the design, development, and management of major health care system-wide development programs and curricula (e.g., New Employee Orientation (NEO), Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP).
  • These duties include, but are not limited to: Developing learning objectives; training content; participant handouts; and interactive, participant-centered, accelerated learning activities.
  • Researching information for course content; literature searches; searches of appropriate audiovisual and other supplemental training tools; and using judgment in selecting the most appropriate tools and teaching methods from a wide variety of possible choices.
  • Coordinating and managing these programs, the incumbent ensures technical compliance and strategic alignment, and may teach several topics within the complex curriculum.
  • Analyzes historical data of past survey results, soliciting and analyzing feedback from service chiefs, supervisors, focus groups, external training consultants, union officials, and other individuals.
  • Facilitates various courses, with participant groups ranging from specific staff to health care system-wide groups and is responsible for accommodating the learning needs of various participant groups across the health care system.
  • Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
  • Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
  • Position Description/PD#: Training Specialist/PD06557A and PD06700A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
  • A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
  • 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 may 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.
  • 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.

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