Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 27 JANUARY 2026. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), GS-1702-7/9, you will schedule all formal initial skill, refresher and proficiency training for both officer and enlisted members, which include providing staff planning and multi-level assistance to ensure that required military training objectives are achieved for all assigned units.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Verify member eligibility, course availability, and prerequisite compliance for formal training schools in accordance with NGB guidance.
• Validate school orders, travel orders, PCS procedures, and training applications for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as liaison between units, members, and ANG training liaisons for formal school in-processing and out-processing.
• Ensure training attendance, completion, and status updates are accurately documented in applicable automated systems.
• Coordinate ancillary, wartime, and unit training requirements to support operational readiness.
• Manage formal schools and Mission Essential Skills Training (MEST) programs to support wing training objectives.
• Serve as a resource advisor for formal training workdays and travel funding.
• Analyze annual training guidance to determine implementation requirements and resource impacts.
• Monitor and adjust training resources based on budgetary changes and mission priorities.
• Analyze manning documents and individual skill levels to identify training objectives and requirements.
• Assist units in screening, prioritizing, and validating school and training requirements.
• Evaluate training program effectiveness and identify issues requiring corrective action.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and briefings on training status, trends, and resource utilization.
• Develop and implement education and training procedures supporting upgrade, withdrawal, and proficiency programs.
• Provide technical guidance to unit education and training managers on policies, procedures, and systems.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and measurement devices for formal training programs.
• Schedule and conduct classroom instruction and distance learning activities.
• Administer examinations and maintain security, inventory, and accountability of testing materials.

Conditions of employment

• IAW the Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during, or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 is submitted prior to a conditional offer, questions related to background information may not be asked.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• The incumbent of this position must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• This position may be designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved by the National Guard Bureau.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.
• Telework may be authorized.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. DD Form 3145-2 Checklist

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).
• The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The SIXTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the demonstrated ability to follow directions and read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures necessary to perform or learn to perform the duties of this position

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Level - MUST have at least 1 year at the lower-level GS-07 in 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. GS-07 Level - MUST have at least 1 year at the lower-level GS-06 in 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.


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 above. 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.

How you will be evaluated

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):

• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
• Education and Training Program Administration
• Planning and Evaluating
• Program Management

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.

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

• Certifications
• DD-214
• SF-50
• Official Transcript (Copy)

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

Documents that support Veterans' Preference:

• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• SF-15

If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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