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 D2702000 and is part of the AR ANG 189 OSS FT, National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
(1) Arkansas Air National Guard (AR ANG) Technicians; (2) All members of the AR ANG, (3) Individuals who are not members of the National Guard but who are eligible to acquire membership in an available and compatible military grade for excepted technician positions. (Upon selection, must be a member of the AR Air National Guard).
Duties
1. Verifies member eligibility, course availability, and validates school orders, travel orders, PCS procedures, and pre-requisites are properly complied with in-accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) guidance. Primary liaison with units and members for in and out-processing Formal Training Schools. Primary liaison with ANG liaisons on all issues that arise concerning members at Formal Training. Validates course attendance is complete and updated in the proper systems. Ensures application procedures for skill level technician training and resident Professional Military Education (PME) schools are complete and in accordance with prescribing directives. Acts as the liaison between the units and the OPRs for ancillary training matters. Coordinates training of wartime requirements and assists OPRs in incorporating training into base and unit exercises. Performs analysis of manning documents and individual skills possessed to determine training objectives.
2. Manages formal schools training budget, to include all formal schools and Mission Essential Skills Training (MEST). Serves as resource advisor for budget of formal school workdays and travel resources. Coordinates with higher headquarters for days and dollars pertaining to MEST. Analyzes annual Formal Schools workday guidance and annual MEST guidance to determine implementation requirements and coordinates/monitors for budgetary changes and advises Wing leadership at all levels on prioritization of available resources. This frequently involves the definitive interpretation of regulations and procedures, and the initial application of new methods as set forth by HAF or NGB. The employee informs the supervisor of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact.
3. Assists in all aspects of Education, Training and Distance Learning Programs. Assist with the enlisted training program by establishing and implementing unit training plans, policies, and procedures. Develops procedures to ensure upgrade/withdrawal actions are accomplished. Serves as the field representative for the Community College of the Air Force. Administers the "Air Force Training Course" program, training personnel to teach this course, and instructing the course as required. Assist with the training and qualification of unit education and training managers and additional duty training managers. In the absence of Chief, Education and Training Section, serves as wing/group technical advisor and functional manager for all education and training matters.
4. Provides education and training advisory services to commanders and staff on all education and training programs. Confers with unit commanders, unit training managers, operating officials, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) supervisors to discuss training needs. Instructs and briefs supervisory personnel on methods and procedures of training. Advises commanders on training policies and program changes. Assists units in screening and prioritizing school requirements. Provides support and training to unit training managers on training policies and procedures. Identifies training resources in response to unit request for support of OJT.
5. Assists with the development of education and training instructional products. Selects instructional methods that involve the development of lesson plans, task breakdowns, equipment requirements, and instructional aids. Schedules and conducts formal classroom instruction. Develops educational and training objectives and measurement devices. Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates operations of multimedia education and training programs. Serves as test examiner and the alternate test control officer. Responsible for security, ordering, inventory, and destruction of all tests. Schedules and administers examinations. Ensures testing equipment is properly maintained and secured. Completes required reports as directed.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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.
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Military Grades: Enlisted
- Minimum Military Grade: NLT E-4/SrA
- Maximum Military Grade: NTE E-7/MSgt
Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Applicant's demonstrated ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise validate the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units. Experience in conducting or developing education and training programs. Experience conducting, supervising, or developing education or training programs. An understanding of the Army or Air Force education and training policy requirements. Experiences in working programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Knowledge of audio-visual presentation, educational tests, and measurements, and instructing techniques.
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.
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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
DO NOT COPY THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND DUTIES WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
2. Current AF Form 422 (Physical Profile Serial Report) dated within 18 months or Current Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) dated within 6 months: (Go to https://imr.afms.mil/imr/MyIMR.aspx. Click on the printer icon, select the Adobe PDF printer and click print. Save the document and submit it with your application. The date will populate on the bottom of the page when you print to PDF.)
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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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.