TRAINING TECHNICIAN

TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Raleigh, North Carolina

Salary Range: $64453 - $83794 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D2219000 and is part of the NC J3, National Guard (J3 - JOC / MD 1422-810).

Major Duties:

• As a Joint Operations Center Training Technician (w/amend 1), GS-1702-09, you will provide technical guidance and assistance to subordinate elements, the headquarters operations section, and other staff sections in planning, coordinating, preparing, conducting, and documenting individual and collective training; assist the JOC supervisor in the development and review of domestic operations directives, planning and readiness reporting; develop and prepares operational products for use in domestic operation events and exercises; conduct force package readiness inspections and other evaluations of state active duty (SAD) operations, security, safety, and force package readiness planning; determine appropriate corrective actions for identified deficiencies and provides guidance for domestic operations; conduct and/or coordinate JOC assistance to the major subordinate commands in all areas of daily and domestic operations; review training schedules, circulars, and yearly training plans to ensure they are commensurate with the current operations chief's priorities and Director of Joint Operations, J3, guidance; perform research and provide recommendations utilized by the JOC supervisor in issuance of daily and domestic operations guidance necessary to facilitate and support subordinate organization's daily and domestic operations mission; coordinate logistical and administrative support of SAD force packages; implement and coordinate the execution of full or partial contingency and continuity of operations plans; review and provide technical guidance for proper preparation of domestic operations; prepare consolidated organizational training assessment reports; coordinate and maintains usage agreements for local/private training areas; serve as the technical specialist in readiness reporting for the organization; perform analysis of organizational readiness data, provides recommendations for the improvement of the organizational training readiness posture, and refines post domestic operations training requirements; review subordinate training readiness feeder reports to ensure current and correct information is reported; may consolidate readiness feeder reports, input organizational data, and provide organizational roll-up to the JOC Supervisor for review and approval; assist in the planning of force package requirements in coordination with State Emergency Management (SEM); responsible for organizing the Army and Air components to meet annual force package requirements according to incident/disaster planning by SEM; review, approve and forward forecasts of organizational training requirements and its subordinate elements; ensure long range force modernization plans, professional military education requirement changes, and military occupational skill transition training are incorporated into forecasts; review and make recommends for all current operations, future operations, and joint training exercises; resolve significant issues or problems in meeting organizational and SEM priorities in emergency response activities; 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; maintain and evaluate historical data for the formulation of projected budgetary requirements; sub-allocate training funds to subordinate organizations based on the JOC Supervisor guidance; recommend reallocation and transfer of training funds within the organization based on execution and changes in training events; monitor the obligation and de-obligation of funds sub-allocated to subordinate organizations and directs review and corrective actions to ensure maximum availability of funding; ensure the proper forecasting, allocation, and usage of training ammunition within the command; evaluate training ammunition requests based on standard training requirements, approved training calendars, and projected changes in scheduled training; provide recommendations to the JOC Supervisor for reallocation of ammunition allowances to improve the overall training readiness of the organization; oversee and ensure the proper reforecast of ammunition allowances for National Guard Reaction Force (NGRF) and Civil Support Team (CST) activities and exercises; assist in the preparation of plans and procedures for anti-terrorism/force protection and military support to civil authorities; coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies for the implementation of preliminary activities necessary to respond to natural disasters, civil disturbances, and terrorist activities and to provide humanitarian assistance; provide input to the JOC Supervisor for the assignment of work within the training and operations section; may function as the supervisor within the immediate office in the absence of the JOC Supervisor on a temporary or intermittent basis; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Military Grades: Enlisted (E5 to E7) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Experiences, education, or training that demonstrate 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: Must have at least 12 months experience equivalent to the GS-07. Experiences that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of Army or Air Force vision, values, organization, policy, and mission is mandatory. Knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units for these systems. Have experiences in conducting and developing education and training programs. Also, experienced 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.

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/12901340~ 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/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-18