TRAINING TECHNICIAN T5 Job in Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

Vacancy No. AZ-12974256-26-NW-26-112C Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $62,893.00 to $81,765.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/3/2026 Close Date 7/3/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Davis Monthan AFB, AZ


Summary

THIS IS AN ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA).

This position is part of the AZ 162nd Wing, Arizona National Guard under PDT6380000.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Duties

This position is located at the 162nd WG, Tucson, Arizona, in support of the 214th AMXS mission. The position is administratively owned by the FSS, as reflected in the Unit Manning Document (UMD), and falls under the supervisory control of the CSS Superintendent for full-time resource management. The primary purpose of this role is to evaluate and manage the training and education program on behalf of the ANG. The incumbent provides overall oversight and management of the training and educational program, ensuring training compliance, readiness, and career development support across multiple units. The position serves as a liaison between the units they support and the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Force Development Office (FDO), which is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for training programs. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Personnel Services Delivery Guide (PSDG) to ensure standardization and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver’s license.
  • This position is in support of the 214th AMXS mission and is subject to rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
  • This position will require travel to Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. (cont.)
  • Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a secret security clearance within 12 months of appointment.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of Army or Air Force education and training programs regarding their principles and procedures. Experience in 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 in scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits and training meetings; or assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; and military personnel classification system and policies. Experience in the capabilities of communicative interpersonal skill applications and distance learning concepts. Experience as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events.

Education

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.

Additional information

In accordance with 5 CFR §335.106, Veteran's Preference will be considered for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce.

Eligible veterans must claim their veterans' preference on their resume and during the application process for federal positions using the proper documentation. To receive the 5 point preference (TP) rating the individual must provide member copy 4 of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) for verification. To receive the 10 point preference the Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference form (SF-15) must accompany application and additional documentation detailing characterization of service.

Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.

If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm

Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veterans Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#4

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).


Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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):

1. Ability to lead the planning, development, and evaluation of group-wide education and training initiatives, establishing a cohesive training strategy and ensuring compliance through coordination with subordinate or assigned Unit Training Managers (UTMs).

2. Ability to provide guidance and quality assurance of Career Development Course administration across the assigned organizations.

3. Ability to provide policy interpretation, as directed through the FDO, from Headquarters (HQ) and Major Command(MAJCOM) levels, ensuring the seamless integration of these policies into all unit-level training programs.

4. Ability to conduct Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and Evaluate Unit Training Programs.

5. Knowledge in managing Formal Schools and Distance Learning Integration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume must provide the following information for proper evaluation:

  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Work experience related to the job for which you are applying; details to include, job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, employer's name, supervisor's name and contact number, and duties performed. NOTE: If your resume does not provide enough information for us to make a clear creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified. Verbiage displayed on your resume must clearly describe relevant experience using your own words. Please avoid acronyms, abbreviations, or internal terminology that may not be universally understood. You must refer to position descriptions, i.e the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience; however, resume or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.
2. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-15, Transcripts, etc.

3. If you are claiming Veteran's Preference please see the list below for your claims and the required documentation to support your claim. If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm. Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veterans Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#4. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Applicant must provide the SF-15 and appropriate supporting documentation if claiming 10-point Veterans Preference. Otherwise, Veterans Preference claim will not be adjudicated.

Veteran' Preference Codes:
TP - Tentative preference - 5 points (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
CP - Compensable disability preference - 10 points (10%-29% disability) (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
CPS - 30 Percent Compensable disability preference - 10 points (30% or more disability (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
XP - disability preference 10 points (has service-connected disability or received Purple Heart, but does not qualify for CP or CPS.) (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
XP - 10 Points-Derived preference for deceased relatives (spouse, widowers, parents of deceased veterans)

Open until fill applications will be reviewed every 30 days for consideration for hire until 23 September 2026.

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12974256A 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/.

Agency contact information

Elisha Olivas
Phone
(520) 295-6620
Email
elisha.olivas.4@us.af.mil
Address
AZ 162nd Wing
1650 E Perimeter Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
US

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.

Air National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Agency contact information

Elisha Olivas
Phone
(520) 295-6620
Email
elisha.olivas.4@us.af.mil
Address
AZ 162nd Wing
1650 E Perimeter Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
US

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