Training Technician (INDEF) (TITLE 32) Job in Draper, UT

Vacancy No. UT-24-346-AR-12648973 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $59,966.00 to $77,955.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/19/2024 Close Date 1/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Draper, UT


Summary

This National Guard position is for a Training Technician (INDEF) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0928000and is part JFHQ-G3 located in Draper, UT with the Utah Army National Guard.

IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTARNG.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is LTC Michael Rhinehart.

This is an Indefinite appointment.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate military enlistment or transfer to the Utah Army National Guard.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a Training Technician (INDEF) (TITLE 32), GS-1702-9, you will:

  • Administers and oversees the Individual Training Management Program within the state.
  • The incumbent exercises technical responsibility for the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS), Army Funding Allocation Module (AFAM), Automated Funds Control and Orders System (AFCOS); and Training Utilization Module (TUM) as it pertains to individual training.
  • Provides program assistance and guidance to training personnel in the operations and maintenance of various automated systems.
  • Plans, coordinates, monitors and administers the operation and security for the computer systems and software applications.
  • May plan the introduction of new hardware and computer programs for the training arena.
  • Identifies computer systems problems being experienced by ATRRS users by personal intervention or coordination with the Deputy Chief of Staff Information Management (DCSIM) or appropriate office to correct problems in operating and maintaining systems and software programs.
  • Coordinates with DCSIM to ensure that hardware, software, and communication requirements are identified, and sufficient resources are available to support the system.
  • Interprets Department of the Army, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), and National Guard Bureau (NGB) training regulations, manuals, policies, procedures and ensures compliance with all pertinent regulations and local directives.
  • Analyzes personnel data, historical data, and current training priorities to develop accurate individual training requirements for the Program Objective Memorandum and the Regional Training Coordination Conference Program by extracting data from ATRRS and other sources.
  • Adjusts the training program during the execution year using the Training Resource Arbitration Program process to measure the effectiveness of quotas and quotas use.
  • Provides training statistics for the Quarterly Army Performance Review for execution year quota utilization.
  • Serves as the principal liaison between TRADOC Proponent Schools, NGB Individual Training Branch, United States Army Reserve Command Institutional Training Divisions, Total Army Schools System Training Battalions, Civilian Vocational schools and ARNG units/members to resolve academic, personal, monetary or travel problems, encountered while attending school.
  • Coordinates with the schools to verify changes in course length, late start, or recycling of a student.
  • Reviews applications to attend schools for completeness and accuracy.
  • Ensures applicants are eligible to attend courses and all prerequisites have been met.
  • Recommends approval/disapproval of applications based on budgetary consideration (i.e. funds availability), priorities of attendance and schools requested.
  • Coordinates issuance of appropriate travel orders for attendance at approved schools.
  • Obtains quotas for courses, training information, reporting instructions, personal equipment needed and other information relative to course requirements.
  • Coordinates with higher and lower headquarters, units, and organizations on training for officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel on career and special skill requirements.
  • Provides technical advice and information to AG staff and special appointed board officials on educational requirements and courses for specialized training.
  • May prepare final draft of state Annual Training (AT) Plan for acceptance and approval at NGB. Reviews data on unit training mission, training requirements and resources, transportation needs, manday requirements, commercial or military airlift requirements to support and justify the AT Plan.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

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. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
  • Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
  • 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.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
  • This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.
  • Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period, based on the needs of the organization.
  • Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

General Experience:
Have experiences, education, or training that demonstrated 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 the position.

Specialized Experience GS-9:
Have 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-1702-7? (Must submit SF 50 to validate response)
OR demonstrated experience in the following:
  • Knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units for these systems.
  • Have experiences in conducting and developing education and training programs.
  • Experience in conducting, supervising, or developing education or training programs.
  • Knowledge in the Army or Air Force education and training policy requirements.
  • Experienced in managing programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries.
  • Knowledge is mandatory of audio-visual presentations, educational tests and measurements, and instructing techniques.
  • Knowledge is mandatory of Army or Air Force education and training programs in regard to their principles, policies, and procedures.
  • Experienced 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.
  • Must have effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media applications, training reports, program and curriculum validation, and training implementation procedures.
  • Experiences in training program management; scheduling training events and facilities; conducting assistance visits and training meetings; work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; military personnel classification system and policies; communicative interpersonal skill applications; and distance learning concepts.
  • Experienced and effective communicator.
  • Abilities and experiences in presenting professional courses and briefings; and proficient capabilities in writing reports and records.
  • Experiences as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events.
  • Experiences in organizing and preparing instructional materials.
  • Understands and applies formal training objectives.
  • Able to develop course syllabi, training project outlines, and daily and weekly lesson plans.
  • Experienced in preparing assignments, laboratory exercises, demonstrations, training aids, and references and related material required to parallel and supplement course outline.
  • Experienced in the art of instructing personnel, such as determining the instructional methods for class size and subject matter.
  • Capable of instructing students by lectures, discussions, demonstrations, group activities, and laboratory work.
  • Experienced in using audiovisual aids such as, mockups, graphs, training films, and film strips.
  • Experienced in training aids such as, achievement and aptitude tests and rating scales.
  • Experienced in identifying and conducting individual learning difficulties diagnoses and recommends courses of remedial instruction.
  • Understands and applies basic classroom preparations for effective instruction using controlling factors such as, temperature, ventilation, lighting, cleanliness, and arrangement of desks and equipment.

Education

Not applicable for this position.

Additional information

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).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.

Benefits

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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.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
  • Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.
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.

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.

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Agency contact information

Shaun Harris
Address
UT G3
12953 S Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
US
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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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