You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a Training Specialist performing duties such as: a) Supporting the delivery, coordination, and management of the medical centers simulation training program, while carrying out administrative responsibilities related to procurement, educational program operations, and trainee onboarding; b) Assisting in the development, modification, and evaluation of training programs, providing instructional support, and collaborating with Nurse Educators and leadership to address organizational learning needs; and c) Managing large-scale nursing trainee programs, maintaining affiliation agreements, overseeing orientation processes, supporting scholarship initiatives, and ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance, to provide comprehensive technical, administrative, and data-management support across Clinical Staff Development. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.