Training and Curriculum Specialist

Summary This vacancy is for a GS-1701-9, Training and Curriculum Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY COMPTROLLER BRANCH in CAPE MAY, New Jersey. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Apply for this exciting position to support U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) missions of safeguarding our Nation's maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe.Major Duties: You will serve as a Training and Curriculum Specialist for the Child Development Services (CDS) program, providing training, curriculum support, and technical assistance to Child Development Center (CDC) employees and Family Child Care (FCC) providers. Your work will support quality child care programs, employee development, and the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices for children and youth. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing, coordinating, and delivering initial and ongoing training for Child Development Services (CDS) employees and Family Child Care (FCC) providers to support employee development, career progression, and program requirements Identifying training needs and establishing training plans, schedules, and standardized Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for CDS employees and FCC providers. Providing training, guidance, and technical assistance to employees and providers regarding developmentally appropriate activities and practices that support the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development of children and youth. Maintaining and evaluating employee and provider training records, monitoring completion of required training, and preparing training status reports and recommendations for management. Providing information, assistance, and guidance regarding professional development, credentialing, continuing education, and accreditation requirements for employees, providers, and applicable child and youth programs. 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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. Reasonable Accommodation Information