Army Training Specialist Job Description
Army training specialist positions are staffed within the U.S. Army by civilians, though soldiers may perform the same or similar duties as their civilian counterparts. Civilians employed as training specialists in the Army are classified under the Government Service series as GS-1712.
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Series Definition
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Army training specialists combine educational methods with a particular subject matter and are involved in training program administration, supervision, development, evaluation or instruction. Training specialists focus on the practical aspects of a particular subject area; they do not focus on the underlying philosophical aspects of the subject matter.
Series Exclusions
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Entry-level training specialists generally do not take on supervisory positions or direct instructional duties. Training specialists are most often involved with developing and evaluating training material to "train the trainer." Intermediate and advanced training specialists may be involved with instruction and administration.
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Education and Experience
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Generally, training specialists need undergraduate or graduate education in the field of education or in the subject matter related to the training they will oversee. Experience as a teacher or instructor, as a trainer of teachers or instructors, or in the particular subject matter field may be substituted for some educational requirements.
Salary and Work Conditions
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Salary is dependent upon the GS pay scale. As of 2010, training specialists earned around $27,000 at the beginning GS-5 grade or around $60,000 at the advanced GS-12 grade. Training specialists work within a civilian military environment. In the United States that means working in an office on a military installation. Overseas postings can be similar or embedded with soldiers.
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