Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite) Job in Norfolk, VA

Vacancy No. VA-12788845-AR-25-300 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $56,151.00 to $73,001.00 Grade 8 to 8
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/26/2025 Close Date 9/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Norfolk, VA


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D1181000 and is part of the VA JFHQ DET HQ, National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition. In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be an Enlisted Member (E3/PFC - E6/SSG) in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Duties

As a Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-1702-08, you perform the following duties:

  1. Provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate elements, the headquarters operations section, and other staff sections in planning, acquiring, preparing, conducting, and documenting individual and collective training. Assist the training officer in the development and review of training directives, operations orders, deployment planning and readiness reporting. Conducts command readiness inspections and other evaluations of subordinate training operations, security, safety, and deployment readiness planning. Make recommendations as appropriate to correct deficiencies. Conducts and/or coordinates assistance visits in the areas of training management. Review training schedules, circulars, and yearly training plans to ensure congruence with commander's priorities and higher headquarters guidance.
  2. Manages the command's school program. Forecasts the individual training requirements for the organization and coordinates with higher headquarters to obtain quotas for personnel to attend schools (Service, NCO, Special, etc.). Sub-allocates authorized training quotas to elements within the command based on the commander's guidance, preliminary forecasts, and modifications due to training requirements. Monitor the usage of organizational quotas and reallocates based on execution data. Reviews, approves, and forwards individual requests for training seats based on allocated quotas and availability of funds. Researches and resolves soldier prerequisite/eligibility problems.
  3. Is a technical specialist in readiness reporting for the organization. Perform analysis and refinement of organizational readiness data. Reviews subordinate training readiness feeder reports to ensure current and correct information is reported. Consolidates the training portion of the organizational readiness report and assists the training officer in the consolidation and submission of the overall readiness report. Provide training and assistance to commanders and unit personnel on reporting procedures and other matters pertaining to readiness.
  4. Plans, organizes, and administers the individual and NCO professional development training programs for the organization. Coordinate common task and skill-specific training programs. Provide assistance to training personnel within the command in scheduling training areas, obtaining training aids, requesting equipment, and other required materials. Procure, design, reproduce and distribute a variety of training aids, map overlays and transparencies necessary for the efficient operation and training of the organization.
  5. Makes recommendations and assists in the preparation of yearly training budget requirements for submission to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendar. Input requirements into the automated funds management requisition and authorization system. Monitors the use of funds sub-allocated to subordinate units for use in training events. Prepares, reviews, and forwards for approval automated requests for orders. Verifies accounting classification data and coordinates with other organizations and higher headquarters to support unfunded events.
  6. Provides guidance and assistance for implementing security measures for such items as documents, arms and ammunition, and communication/ automation equipment (communication security/computer security). Ensures security measures are followed. May serve as a security coordinator for the command. May be designated as custodian or alternate custodian of classified documents, communication security/computer security account custodian/alternate and/or physical security manager as required by regulations and local situations. Assist the training officer in the preparation of plans and procedures for anti-terrorism/force protection and military support to civil authorities.
  7. Forecasts, allocates and monitors the usage of training ammunition for the command. Reviews, approves, and forwards unit requests for training ammunition. Ensures ammunition requests submitted by subordinate units are supported by the training plans, regulations, and directives. Re­ forecasts ammunition requirements to support training events.
  8. Plans, organizes and assigns work to subordinate employees assigned within the operations and training section. Revise assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities.
  9. May be required to support recruiting activities to assist in maintaining the organization at authorized strength by establishing personal contacts and maintaining effective working relationships with strength management personnel and key leaders of the community.
  10. 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.
  • 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 trail period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
  • Can be made perm at a later date.

Qualifications

NOTE:Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Remarks: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E3/PFC - E6/SSG) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E3/PFC - E6/SSG), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E3/PFC - E6/SSG)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience, education, or training to function as the senior non-supervisory technician within the operations and training area.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

  1. Experienced in conducting, supervising, and/or developing education and training programs.
  2. Experienced in managing programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries.
  3. 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.
  4. Experienced in training program management; scheduling training events and facilities; conducting assistance visits and training meetings; work center and individual job qualification standard development.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Required Documents

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

1. Your 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.

2. Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current Federal Technicians.

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 below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12788845

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

VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO
Address
VA JFHQ DET HQ
8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY
BLDG 430
Richmond, VA 23297
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.


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