TRAINING TECHNICIAN - TITLE 32
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Garden City, Georgia
Salary Range: $61111 - $79443 Per Year
Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Training Technician, PD Number D2702000 and is part of the165th FSS, Garden City, Georgia. This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Air National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Open to current members of the Georgia Air National Guard.
Major Duties:
- As a Training Technician, GS-1702-09, you will: Verify member eligibility, course availability, and validate 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. Validate course attendance is complete and updated in the proper systems. Ensure application procedures for skill level technician training and resident Professional Military Education (PME) schools are complete and in accordance with prescribing directives. Act as the liaison between the units and the OPRs for ancillary training matters. Coordinate training of wartime requirements and assists OPRs in incorporating training into base and unit exercises. Perform analysis of manning documents and individual skills possessed to determine training objectives. Manage formal schools training budget, to include all formal schools and Mission Essential Skills Training (MEST). Serve as resource advisor for budget of formal school workdays and travel resources. Coordinate with higher headquarters for days and dollars pertaining to MEST. Analyze annual Formal Schools workday guidance and annual MEST guidance to determine implementation requirements and coordinates/monitors for budgetary changes and advise 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. Assist 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. Develop procedures to ensure upgrade/withdrawal actions are accomplished. Serve 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, serve as wing/group technical advisor and functional manager for all education and training matters. Provide education and training advisory services to commanders and staff on all education and training programs. Confer with unit commanders, unit training managers, operating officials, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) supervisors to discuss training needs. Instruct and brief supervisory personnel on methods and procedures of training. Advise commanders on training policies and program changes. Assist units in screening and prioritizing school requirements. Provide support and training to unit training managers on training policies and procedures. Identify training resources in response to unit request for support of OJT. Assist with the development of education and training instructional products. Select instructional methods that involve the development of lesson plans, task breakdowns, equipment requirements, and instructional aids. Schedule and conduct formal classroom instruction. Develop educational and training objectives and measurement devices. Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate operations of multimedia education and training programs. Serve as test examiner and the alternate test control officer. Responsible for security, ordering, inventory, and destruction of all tests. Schedule and administer examinations. Ensure testing equipment is properly maintained and secured. Complete required reports as directed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Military Grades: SrA - MSgt. Compatible Military Assignments: Non-specific GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical experience or other work which demonstrated the ability to acquire and to apply a practical knowledge and understanding of the program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements relating to the work of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training assembling data into proper formats as directed by oral or written instructions. Experience with maintaining records and establishing a filing system. Experience and ability to follow agency directives in monitoring and controlling a testing environment. Experience in developing lesson plans and assuring plans are followed. Experience obtaining training materials and setting up training equipment (i.e., audio-visual, training aids, etc.). Experience receiving, consolidating and analyzing data from subordinate levels and following agency directives using data to prepare plans and reports. Experience determining requirements; requisition, receive, store, and account for test materials. Experience overseeing a controlled testing environment. Experience determining requirements, securing and coordinating the use of training sites, facilities, and materials.
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/12843904 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: 2026-01-05