TRAINING TECHNICIAN

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Responsibilities Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Chief, Education and Training in administering the education and training programs, provide technical guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors within unit organizations on all aspects of the program.
Additionally, provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.
Duties:
Assists the Chief, Education and Training in implementation and administration of Air Force policies for the AF Voluntary Education Programs.
Administers diversified Air Force testing program.
Formal Schools.
Responsible for overall management OJT program for the wing.
Monitors the overall accuracy and reliability of all data entered into and maintained in Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) and Education and Training Systems.
Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates operations of the Advance Distributed Learning, and multimedia education and training programs.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes a comprehensive knowledge of established Reserve missions, practices, procedures, policies, guidelines, instructions, and requirements.
Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques applied to the identification, consideration, and resolution of training issues.
Knowledge of organization and training policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, regulations, etc., governing training.
Knowledge of training techniques and principles to plan and execute the training program.
Must have sufficient knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software employed, in order to make reports, correspondence, and extract data.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.
Comprehensive knowledge of military personnel policies, Reserve mission, training methods and programs, and Air Force Testing Program, AFIADL, and DANTES testing.
2.
Knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software.
3.
Ability to analyze data/products to determine adequacy of training programs.
4.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
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120-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:
MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible:
PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).
To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
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