Public Health Training Coordinator

This position is in the Office of Public Affairs and Training (OPAT), Training Division (TD). The selectee will participate as a team member in the design, development, testing, and implementation of training covering a variety of programs or topics.

Lead the design and implementation of nationwide training initiatives for FSIS.

Develop policy and strategic direction for FSIS training programs.

Serve as a senior consultant and subject matter expert for FSIS leadership and external partners.

Oversee evaluation and continuous improvement of training effectiveness across regions.

Mentor and supervise junior training coordinators and specialists.

Develop and implement innovative training methodologies and technologies.

Lead needs assessments and workforce analysis for FSIS training programs.

Draft high-level reports and recommendations for agency leadership.

Coordinate interagency and cross-sector training collaborations.

Ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency policies in all training activities.

Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and regions.

Provide expert advice on public health and food safety issues to FSIS and external entities.

This position has a minimum education requirement to qualify at either of the advertised grades. All applicants need to meet the minimum education requirements for this position. The minimum education requirement is: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in quality assurance or a related degree that included at least 30 semester hours of related course work (i.e. consumer laws, biological sciences, food science, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, legal investigations, law enforcement, or related scientific fields that provided knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work). The 30 semester hours may include up to 8 semester hours in statistics, or course work that included the principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming. OR Combination of education and experience - courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in the paragraph above, plus appropriate experience (as described under the Qualifications section) or additional education. Please view OPM's Qualifications Standards, Consumer Safety Series, GS-0696