Department of the Navy

TRAINING SPECIALIST

Iwakuni, Japan Full time

TRAINING SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Iwakuni, Japan

Salary Range: $52727 - $68549 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as a TRAINING SPECIALIST in the Provost Marshall Office/Marine Corps Police Department ofMARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI . ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement (50). All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

Major Duties:

  • You will serve as a training instructor for the organization as the resident subject matter expert and resource person in the instructional area of aw evidence, terrorism, laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearms training, basic criminology, etc.
  • You will assist host of In-Service Training Courses with organizing, scheduling, and coordinating In-Service Training Courses which are designed to maximize individual competencies.
  • You will develop Performance Objectives and Standards to aide in properly identifying training needs and requirements of each student.
  • You will contact other training facilities and work closely with the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Training Academy staff to compile and analyze material to supplement his/her course information, such as development of training ideas and aides.
  • You will provide classroom studies and instruction on practical use of law enforcement equipment, and the application of techniques.

Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector developing, evaluating, and maintaining training materials for programs of instruction; providing training and classroom instruction of law enforcement equipment usage and application techniques and law enforcement requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. Conditions of Employment continued: ~ This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition. ~ You must be willing to complete the Marine Corps Range Safety Officer Course and Basic Instructor Certification Course within 1 year from the date of employment. ~ Must be willing to successfully receive certifications in the following within 2 years from the date of employment: a. Non-lethal Weapons Instructor, including Taser, baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray b. Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor c. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructor d. Speed Measuring Instructor for Radar and Lidar e. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor f. Gas Mask Fit Test Certification ~ You must satisfactorily pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) investigation. ~ Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. ~ This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. ~ You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. ~ Must be able to pass a Medical Physical Examination and pass periodic re-test as required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-24