Job Listing: Training Specialist (Language Testing and Training)

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Peace Corps applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=RBZLG.

Major Duties

DUTIES:This position is located in the Overseas Training Division of the Center for Field Assistance and Applied Research, the Peace Corps' focus of technical assistance, research and innovation to advance volunteer and staff achievement of Peace Corps' goals. The Center responds directly to field needs and supports innovative strategies in technical and information support, training, language program development and measurement, cross-cultural learning, partnership development and the professional development of overseas staff. Plans or administers programs or services that analyze and interpret educational and vocational test data for application to individual education plans. Selects, scores, and administers group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests. Develops objective tests and other instruments to measure student achievement and the adequacy of instruction. Instructs courses in a program of instruction.

How to Apply

Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Peace Corps applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=RBZLG.


Required Documents:
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Contact Information:
Avue Direct Services

Phone: 253 573-1877 ext 209

Fax: 202 692-1259

Email: www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html


Or write:
Peace Corps
1111 20th Street, NW
Office of Human Resource
Washington, Dist of Columbia 22526

US

Fax: 202 692-1259


What To Expect Next:
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.

Required Skills

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate language instruction and testing programs.

Knowledge of training instruction, principles, methods, practices, and techniques used in language training.

Ability to evaluate language testing in the field.

Ability to conduct language training and to train language trainers in the field.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must have language proficiency in French or Spanish.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for the FP-03 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-04 or GS-11 level 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: (1) Teaching or instructing an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). (2) Supervising or administering a training program. (3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. (4) Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.


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Date Posted: April 9, 2008

Job Details

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Employer: Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: Washington
Experience:Any State: District of Columbia
Education: Vocational Zip Code:20011 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range:  75,715.00 - 111,190.00 USD per year

Benefits

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