Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2220000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard.
Clarification from the agency
This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 8 January 2024. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.
Duties
As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-1702-6/7, you will assist the Training Officer and/or NCOIC within the directorate. Under the direction of the Training Officer and/or NCOIC this position assists in the accomplishment of work performed in the areas of operations and training.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
- Assist in establishing training plans and programs.
- Work with unit training personnel who are seeking technical guidance and instructions on the implementation of established training plans and programs.
- Review training plans and programs and make recommendations to improve the quality of training and to ensure compliance with directives from higher headquarters.
- Assist with the Command Inspection Program and monitor unit performance levels.
- Conduct regular evaluation of unit training programs to ensure unit readiness, assist with unit training inspections and staff visits and analyze reported information, monitor unit training for achievement of training objectives and goals.
- Assist in coordinating the use of training areas, ranges, and other facilities with both internal and external organizations and monitor unit's use of training assets and unit's performance standards.
- Research, compile, and maintain detailed information concerning general support training courses and facilities. Research and maintain training course information to support mandatory personnel training.
- Research school locations, requirements, and required course progression sequence and recommend breakdown of quota allocations.
Conditions of Employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:
- The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
- The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
- The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
- The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
- The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.
Military Grades: Enlisted Only. Minimum Rank of SGT. Maximum Rank of SFC.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of this position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 Level- Must possess specialized experience which includes 12 months of experiences in conducting, supervising, or developing education and training programs; experience performing interviews and counseling techniques, training techniques and instruction methods, task analysis procedures, learning processes, curriculum development, training evaluations, and education and training systems and products, effective writing skills, editing practices; instructional media application, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures; experience scheduling training events and facilities, supporting assistance visits and training meetings, assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development, education institution registration requirements, and military personnel classification system and policies; experience presenting professional courses and briefings; and near proficient capabilities in writing reports and records. GS-06 Level- Must possess specialized experience which includes 12 months of experiences in conducting, supervising, or developing education and training programs; experience performing interviews and counseling techniques, training techniques and instruction methods, task analysis procedures, learning processes, curriculum development, training evaluations, and education and training systems and products, effective writing skills, editing practices; instructional media application, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures; experience scheduling training events and facilities, supporting assistance visits and training meetings, assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development, education institution registration requirements, and military personnel classification system and policies.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
Army National Guard Enlisted Technicians:
High school or general equivalent degree is mandatory. An under-graduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. An academic degree with courses in education, grammar and composition, speech, psychology, guidance, and sociology or, social and behavioral sciences defines a best qualified candidate.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Education and Training Program Administration
- Learning Environment Management
- Training Program Evaluation
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
- If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
- Certifications
- DD-214
- SF-50 - Please include if you are a current or previous federal employee.
- Transcript
- NGIL Form 73
- Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience.
https://www.il.ngb.army.mil/Portals/30/Documents/Jobs/NGILForm73.pdf?ver=2019-05-01-161908-260
*NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation. Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12238019
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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