Training Specialist - Environmental Management Service

Overview

The employee serves as a Training Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs - Environmental Management Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, providing training related to the hospital's major environmental management programs of national scope, interest, and significance.

Note: A driver’s license in the state or territory of assignment is required, and candidates must pass a Federal service driving test and/or complete related requirements.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement: 02/02/2026. Time-In-Grade requirements apply as described below. See the text for grade-specific experience details, substitutions of education for experience, and combinations of education and experience. Education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application.

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for Training Specialist Series (1712): An IOR is a basic requirement that must be met to qualify for entry into this job series and cannot be waived.

Education:

Undergraduate and graduate education in education or a related subject area, or Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5) demonstrating practical knowledge of the subject area and instructional methods. Examples include teaching or instructing, supervising or administering a training program, development/review of training materials, and training others regularly.

Grade level requirements (GS-7, GS-9):

• GS-7 Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5, including knowledge of training regulations and methods, ability to analyze training data, and applying adult learning principles in training.
• GS-9 Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7, including knowledge of policy/regulations, data system development for training needs, program evaluation, and evidence-based training practices. Ability to develop training materials, establish relationships, and communicate effectively. Alternatively, education above the bachelor’s level or a master’s degree can substitute for the experience as described.

Note:

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience for either grade level, and may combine education and experience to meet total qualifications. The education substitution details (including graduate-level education, superior academic achievement, or professional degrees) are described in the original text. Transcripts must be submitted to substitute education for experience where applicable.

• The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Fort Thomas, Kentucky, serving 15 counties in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana with six Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
• Major Duties GS-7:
  Gather information, analyze data, develop findings, and make recommendations modeled on precedents.
• Coordinate EMS training activities related to assignments and projects to develop and implement training courses or course materials.
• Maintain liaison with training program instructors and training specialists to obtain information for projects and activities.
• Coordinate training-related meetings and the gathering of information for analyses and tests.
• Develop comprehensive training courses and modalities on all aspects of healthcare environmental services.
• Maintain an updated library of training materials, curricula, and the Environmental Care procedure manual.
• Conduct literature-based research on emerging pathogens, technology, infection control policies, and best practices to stay abreast of developments; adapt this information to the curriculum; update coursework accordingly.
• Train employees within EMS, provide instruction, and modify course content with emphasis on biosafety and infection control.
• Participate in the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program, collaborating with Nursing Assistants and others on environmental sanitation…