Total 207 Education / Training job vacancies in Home Office: Columbia, MD

• Manages and participates in all aspects of gardens and grounds maintenance for optimal plant health and aesthetics while maximizing scientific and educational value.
• Works closely with Facilities Manager during construction projects, ensuring adequate protection for plants, soils, and existing garden infrastructure.
• Oversees plant health and integrated pest management program.
• Organizes and participates in systematic, goal-related program reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of horticultural and grounds management efforts and works with the Unit Leader to develop criteria for improvements and priorities.
• Evaluates program needs and adjusts to enhance fiscal and environmental sustainability of horticultural operations. Contributes to annual reports and development of project plans with the Unit Leader.
• Ensures horticultural displays and exhibits support United States National Arboretum (USNA) programs and priorities.
• Serves as subject matter expert, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), or Agency technical representative for contracts and projects at the USNA.

This position is outside the bargaining unit.

As the Supervisory Workforce Analyst, your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise Workforce Analysts and/or Workforce Development Specialists to ensure program policies are observed and basic objectives of the unit are achieved.
• Direct the operation and administration of organizational activities.
• Direct the development and justification from program funding and staff resources to carry out program mission and functions.
• Provide technical program support and perform a variety of program-related assignments for National Office and Regional Office projects.
• Oversee workforce training programs and review grant applications for regulation compliance to help ETA receive funding for programs serving youth and adults, dislocated workers and long-term unemployed, low income individuals, older workers, Native Americans, people with disabilities, individuals involved in the justice system, farmworkers, and/or other targeted populations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data in development of various budget, legislative, evaluation, planning, contractual and informational documents.
• Manage program operations, implement policies and plans, and/or make significant contributions to policy development.
• Develop and deliver training for grantees and other stakeholders; review contracts, grants, and/or state plans.
• Establish relationships, serve as the principal point of contact, and coordinate unit activities with other divisions, offices, Federal, state, local partners and stakeholders to assure a seamless implementation of ETA initiatives and accomplishment of the ETA mission.
• Ensure all parties are informed about key activities and developments.
• Plan and direct the work of subordinates; identify staff training needs.
• Develop or assist with performance standards; evaluate subordinate performance.
• Hear/resolve employee complaints; issue oral and/or written minor disciplinary actions.
• Improve work processes; evaluate and measure the quality and cost effectiveness of products/services.

• Establishes and evaluates performance plans for subordinates; plans and assigns work to subordinates; establishes priorities, milestones, and schedules completion of work
• Utilizes human resources in planning, developing, implementing and modifying VETS' State programs and activities to meet requirements and objectives of the VETS Agency Management Plan (AMP), Performance Budget and the National and Regional Offices. Provides advice and guidance on problem, program responsibilities, projects or studies.
• Represents the Department and provides outreach, briefings, and presentations on VETS and VETS' programs at veterans' service organizations, military installations, and state or local organizations interested in Veterans' employment programs.
• Promotes VETS' programs and cooperative relationships with Veterans, key stakeholders, and community-based organizations, and, as appropriate, with employers and high-level executives and government officials.
• Provides written communication directly to State Workforce Agencies, Organizational Decision-makers, Stakeholders, and VETS' grantees regarding program and regulatory guidance and/or policy related to grants and training.
• Regularly provides written updates to regional, agency and departmental leadership related to program activities and outreach initiatives. May serve as a member of workgroups designed to develop policy recommendations to National Office leadership; routinely reviews and provides input to draft guidance and policy development.
• Serves in an advisory capacity and provides technical assistance to State Workforce Agencies, Organizational Decision-makers, Stakeholders, and other grantees to enhance the Veterans' employment services and resolve related employment and training issues.
• Serves as the Grant Officer Technical Representative (GOTR) for all VETS' grants in the state by a review of summary reports, the review of cost accounting reports and processing of grant modifications.
• Analyzes, interprets, and applies short- and long-range strategic plans to establish policies and procedures related to impacting rights and careers of service members and their families. Manages multiple tasks and effectively prioritizes them.
• Effectively leverages all available resources in planning efforts.

***THIS POSITION IS A VIRTUAL POSITION. THE EMPLOYEE MAY WORK AT A VA FACILITY OR OTHER VA-LEASED SPACE OTHER THAN THE FACILITY THAT IS HIRING THE EMPLOYEE***

• Designs, oversees, implements and/or participates in scientific studies, surveys, investigations, or projects, to develop information in areas as cause and methods of disease prevention, control, and treatment;
• Identifies and analyzes public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies/surveys;
• Consults on, monitors, and measures the outcome of assigned programs through studies;
• Serves as a recognized authority or consultant for scientific programs, studies or issues which are considered most difficult, complex nature in terms of their scientific or technical implications;
• Develops and coordinates the sharing of health related educational or informational materials;
• Administers screening, advisory and approval processes for the organization's health science research program;
• Develops and coordinates implementation of research method and design standards, criteria and guidelines for the scientific and technical activities of the organization;
• Develops policies procedures and criteria for administration of the organization's health science research program;
• Performs contract management to include preparing procurement request rationale documents, monitors cost, management and overall technical performance of the contract;
• Manages long-term, significantly complex, public health related contracts;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

As an Operation Research Analyst, the incumbent:

• Serves as a subject matter expert for cost estimating, life-cycle cost analysis, cost modeling and the development of cost databases, risk management, and operational research.
• Uses knowledge of applying appropriate cost estimating and statistics principles and methods, as well as risk management principles, to technically complex systems.
• Provides expert advice to program and project teams in cost estimating and analysis, including project baselining and support to the program decision processes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert conducting scientifically based quantitative analysis of NNSA programs and projects to justify their cost, scope, and schedule baselines, as reported to Congress.
• Performs program analysis, including identification of key risks and issues, resource alternatives, and programmatic recommendations, informs the NNSA Future Years Nuclear Security Program (FYNSP) and budget submission under the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation (PPBE) system.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the evaluation of the program/project performance, operational effectiveness, operational suitability, and estimated costs and schedules of programs and projects.
• Monitors progress identifies issues, analyzes root cause, and develops recommendations to senior level leadership.
• Provides technical and subject matter expertise to the CEPE Director, CEPE Deputy Director, the NNSA Administrator, senior leadership of NNSA programs, Congress, and other stakeholder agencies.
• Analyzes cost/financial and technical data to perform analysis, build models, identify trends, and develop tools using appropriate statistical and mathematical techniques.

• You will review Engineering work of minor complexity under supervision of a senior engineer.
• You will study engineering texts, periodicals, manufacturer's publications and other technical material to obtain information on materials, equipment and pertinent data.
• You will prepare layout and detail drawings on relatively routine projects.
• You will perform work with a larger more complex project pertaining to the design of mechanical systems for naval ships, ship systems and combat systems

• You will maintain programs for the Human Resources Office (HRO) in support of automated systems for the Laboratory and HRO.
• You will assist HRO and other NRL users with the operation of Defense Civilian Personnel Data Systems (DCPDS), MyBiz, eOPf, and other systems.
• You will analyze and provide recommendations for reductions, consolidation or removal of reports no longer used.
• You will meet with customers to assess their needs and make recommendations to meet the needs of the HRO users.
• You will assist in the review and preparation of the Commercial Activities (CA) Annual Inventory Tasker/Narrative Report.
• You will be responsible for all account management for the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS).
• You will provide guidance and assist users of DCPDS for the preparation of request for personnel actions.

• You will provide administrative and technical support.
• You will organize and maintain electronic filing systems for directives, regulations, manuals, and general administrative materials.
• You will prepare a variety of documents using office automation systems such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• You will ensure correspondence/parcels are mailed using the appropriate methods and all time-sensitive materials are tracked and delivered within the required timeframe.
• You will prepare monthly reconciliations and documents for quarterly audits.
• You will arrange meetings, trainings and events.
• You will be responsible for all procurement actions within the office.
• You will process requests and arrange for sign language interpreting services for employees.
• You will maintain program records and statistics, prepare reports and maintain databases.
• You will conduct EEO complaint in-take and may perform EEO counseling duties.

• You will supervise the employees within the Office of Program Administration and Policy Development responsible for management and execution involving key lab-wide functional areas.
• You will perform a broad range of tasks intended to improve the management of NRL's programs and their coordination with those managed by other organizations.
• You will be considered an expert in monitoring, researching, de-conflicting information, and providing background information on complex technical and policy matters that come under the purview of the DOR.
• You will represent NRL, on ONR, Navy, tri-Service and/or DoD-wide coordination matters.
• You will provide managerial, technical, and administrative support to the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, and the Director of Research.

As an Operations Research Analyst you will:

• Provide analytical support to NNSA elements and leadership on its programs, projects, and portfolios in areas such as cost, schedule, risk, or performance outcomes.
• Identify and assess issues and applies problem-solving methods (e.g. queuing theory, optimization, discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, other mathematical, statistical, and decision analysis methods). Examine problem context, data integrity, resource constraints, and key assumptions to develop deterministic and/or probabilistic models to understand the range of potential outcomes, sensitivity to assumptions, and relevant trade-offs. Wors with fellow Operations Research Analysts or other technical personnel on analysis techniques and findings.
• Work on analytical teams developing tasks and execution schedules, overseeing day-to-day activities, coordinating with senior program and site partners, ensuring final products are high- quality and defensible, and presenting results to senior leadership. Participate in a community of analysts developing similar analytical products, encourage the free flow of ideas and best practices, and participate in the development of NNSA policy in areas such as cost estimating.
• Communicate results of complex analytical studies, estimates, and reviews to stakeholders. Review and integrate results of multidisciplinary models or analyses into a succinct message, and present through oral and written methods to supervisors, stakeholders, and customers. Represent the interests of the organization with NNSA, contractors, reviewing entities, and other federal agencies.

• You will prepare CAD and drawings as required to facilitate accomplishment of work by a contractor and shop personnel.
• You will assist the shop and engineering personnel or other NRL Divisions where his/her experience and knowledge can be utilized relating to A/C equipment.
• You will prepare detailed cost estimates for submission to the management Command in connection with projects requiring special authorization and allotment of funds by the Command.
• You will estimate total man-time requirements and details labor costs by shop using engineered performance standards, means estimating, historical data, and by the application of knowledge acquired of a tradesman.
• You will develop a variety of complex work for shop trades such as carpentry, air conditioning, piping, and electrical and for NRL Supply contract actions.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Librarian to join its Resources, Science, and Industry Division, which supports the work of Congress in issue areas including earth sciences, natural resources, environmental policy, energy and minerals, agriculture and food, science, technology, transportation, and industry.

The Research Librarian will provide reference and research services to CRS policy analysts and congressional clients, focusing primarily on the areas of business, industry, and technology, including emerging technologies. Candidates with a Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent degree and background in issue areas including business, industry, and technology, including emerging technologies are encouraged to apply. Outstanding candidates will also have a background in data science and/or public policy.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS is a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

Research Librarian duties include:

Analyzes and solves research problems within designated policy research areas. Factors that affect the complexity of these problems include novelty, the difficulty in locating authoritative information, and the specialized nature of the subject area.

Responds to congressional and internal requests for information related to issues requiring in-depth knowledge of the context/background of the issue, and for information that is difficult to find and/or requires filtering/synthesis. Utilizes specialized knowledge to prepare responses to requests and develop and execute research methodologies for specialized topics.

Develops and maintains knowledge of research resources. Identifies, tests, and evaluates new, specialized research resources; performs market analyses on competing resources; and recommends specialized information resources and research materials for purchase or renewal.

Provides orientation and training/instruction to congressional clients, colleagues, and peers on research methods and research resources.

• Provides leadership, advice, and guidance on Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) integration with instructional design and delivery; the separate application of EPSS technology as a stand-alone instructional system; integration of other innovative learning-related technologies with instructional design and delivery, and the administrative processes associated with managing learning programs; and staff/instructor training in these platforms and processes.
• Develops and delivers Academy learning and professional development products and services as well as assisting the colleagues and Academy Director with daily operations and customer support.
• Serves as the backup and acting Academy Director in the absence of the AI&E Director.