Training Instructor; Vocational Training Instructor-Dog Trainer

Overview

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

This description focuses on qualifications for the role. The following responsibilities are typical for the position and are expected to be demonstrated by qualified applicants: developing and delivering instruction or training programs; evaluating training results; supervising or administering training programs; and providing instruction to diverse learners in correctional or related settings. The content provided does not include a separate, enumerated responsibilities section beyond these implications.

Basic Requirements

Education

• Undergraduate and Graduate
  
  Education:
  
  Major study — education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Specialized Experience

GL-09 and GS-11
:
Experience that demonstrates practical knowledge of the subject area 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.

AND

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have the following:

Education

GL-09
: A Master  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.

GS-11
:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Undergraduate and Graduate

Education:

Major study — education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Experience

GL-09 and GS-11
:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. This experience must equip you with the qualifications to perform the duties of the position and demonstrate practical knowledge of the subject area and instructional methods.

Some examples of qualifying experience could be:

GL-09

• Experience in developing curriculum and individualized learning plans for higher levels of learning.
• Experience in assisting in developing programs and providing instruction to students from significantly varying backgrounds in a correctional setting.
• Experience in following standardized curricula and lesson plans to meet the needs of students.

GS-11

• Experience in teaching with full and primary responsibility for classroom instruction.
• Experience in supervising or administering a training program.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

Combination of Education and Experience

GL-09 and GS-11
: A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

AND

Selective Placement Factor

GL-09 and GS-11
:
Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. If you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be ineligible for the position.

GL-09
:

• Applicant must:
• Possess and maintain a current certificate from one of the following recognized certifying agencies as an advanced-to-expert level dog trainer with expertise in animal behavior:

• A. IAABC-CDBC - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant OR
• B. NADOI - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors OR
• C. IACP-PDTI - International Association of Canine Professionals - Professional Dog Trainer Instructor OR
• D. CAAB - Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist OR
• E. DACVB - Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists OR
• F. PCBC-A - Professional Canine…