Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $70623 - $111087 Per Year
Job Summary: The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Training Instructor. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Training Instructor, GS-1712-9 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
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Qualifications: This position includes a Quality Ranking Factor (QRF). A QRF is a knowledge, skill, or ability (KSA) that, while not essential for satisfactory performance, is expected to enhance success in the role. Finance - Knowledge of principles, methods, practices and techniques in retirement, 401K, and defined contribution plans. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the Basic Experience and Specialized Experience as described below. Basic Experience: Undergraduate Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree. OR Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position 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. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-07) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in the development of training content and materials and/or teaching classes related to: Personal finance topics 401(k)-style retirement plans Financial certifications Presenting orally to internal and external stakeholders Facilitating administrative tasks associated with training, such as: Registration Surveys and evaluations Dissemination of training materials OR Master's 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 OR A combination of experience and education as described above *Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. Specialized experience must meet 52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade level. 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.
How to Apply: You must apply through the USAJOBS online job application system. It is your responsibility to ensure the complete application package is submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/19/2026 to receive consideration. For details on applying through USAJOBS, please locate the "Apply" section at: USAJOBS Help Center | How to FRTIB will only consider the last copy of the document uploaded/faxed when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload/fax two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded/faxed and submitted will be considered. Note to applicants: To expedite the application review, please ONLY submit the documentation that is requested in the announcement. Do not submit: Diplomas of any type (NOTE: A diploma certifies completion of a course of study. A transcript is record of courses taken and grades achieved.) Letters of recommendation, reference, or congratulations, etc. Any documents with a picture of the applicant Awards documentation, including SF-50's for awards Performance appraisals (only ICTAP eligible applicants need to submit their latest performance appraisal) Evaluations of any type This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-19