training specialist Palo Alto, CA
Job description
Training Specialist - Simulation Operations Specialist
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Health Administration
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This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***
The VA Convergence Center (VC2) is our new center that brings together diverse resources, expertise, and technologies to support our staff in the development and introduction of the best and most advanced healthcare for our Veterans. The broader mission is that together, we can build the healthcare system of the future, and have a broad positive impact across the VA and beyond. Our new center incorporates local and national teams that is led by the Deputy Chief of Staff: Innovation, Advanced Analytics, Informatics, and Simulation. Designed to break down barriers and act as a catalyst, VC2 includes expertise in innovation, modernization, advanced analytics, diagnostics, informatics, simulation, external collaborations, as well as cutting-edge technology such as wearables, sensors, haptics, 5G, cloud computing, AR, VR, 3DP, digital twin, and robotics.
The incumbent will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and consulting on a variety of programs to accomplish the results-oriented outcomes.
Independently manages the Set Up and Take Down of various activities in the simulation center and activities that occur in situ (in the real clinical environment). Independently manages mannequin-based and Standardized Patient (SP) simulation exercises.
Provides technical support for a wide variety of highly sophisticated and complex simulation equipment including anatomic models, task trainers, screen-based simulators, full-body computerized patient simulators and virtual reality systems; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and remedies user issues, equipment failure, and network interface problems.
Operates mannequins, AV system and medical equipment during simulations.
Anticipates and/or troubleshoots any issues related to the simulation exercises before, during and after exercises as necessary, and provide documentation of such issues.
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment following manufacturers recommendations; ensures warranties and service contracts are honored. Works with hospital biomedical engineering for troubleshooting or installing medical equipment in the Simulation Center (equipment used in the simulation center is often the same equipment that is used in the hospital.
Orients faculty and simulation instructors to the principles of simulation training and debriefing techniques.
Functions as the expert in healthcare simulation operations including the educational methodologies and the technical operations.
Independently makes recommendations on integration of new equipment and technology.
Conducts end of course and/or study evaluations.
Conducts tours and clinical simulation sessions for internal/external groups and/or individuals. Participates in developing, organizing and conducting educational courses or events that use clinical simulation technologies.
Manages the use of simulation resources, demonstrating knowledge and experience with Windows/Mac file sharing applications, as well as the ability to independently plan and organize work, manage priorities, and utilize available resources.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills represented by clinical practice in a healthcare setting.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $70,674 - $111,157 per year
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-9/11
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
GS-9
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes: 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; experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction; learning modalities and conducting provide hands on training in a healthcare or clinical setting; understanding of assessment evaluation criteria; programs and activities in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the educational/training needs.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required): Successful completion of a have a Master's, or equivalent degree or have you successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in Education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts or proof with your application package.
OR
COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required): having a percentage of specialized experience as describe in A and a percentage of graduate education in excess of more than one (1) year as described in B when combined, equals at least 100%. Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
GS -11
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal Service and would have demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and the methods and techniques of instruction. Specialized experience includes: Examples of qualifying experience includes: 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; delivering simulation based training in a healthcare setting; and assisting learners and faculty in the use of clinical simulation equipment. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.)
-OR-
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Requires successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Education must include a major study in education, or a subject area related to the position to be filled. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
-OR-
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Requires equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only education in excess of a master's degree (excess of 36 semester hours) may be used for this requirement.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Technical Competence
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending, and lifting of equipment weighing less than 40 pounds. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (650) 493-5000.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,674.00 - $111,157.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Palo Alto, CA 94304: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- You must apply to this position on USAJOBS by copying this link to your browser: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/729957400
- You must be a U.S. Citizen
Experience:
- Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
About VA Mountain View Center
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Public
