You will serve as a TRAINING TECHNICIAN in the Training and Standardization Department, Flight Training Support Division of CNATRA.

Duties

You will ensure that training system workstations are configured according to specifications provided by the Training Management Systems (TMS) designers. You will troubleshoot Computer Based Training System (CBTS) issues; coordinate with other departments and commands to resolve issues when required. You will prepare detailed descriptions of new configuration and operating characteristics and supplement operator instructions to describe the application of such changes in daily operations. You will provide functional expertise to coordinate user operational issues as they pertain to the application software, testing, system interfaces and other technical issues directly related to the (NATRACOM) Corporate Management Systems. You will monitor the status of Training Network (TRANET) and Navy Marine Corps Internet (NMCI) workstations used for training by observing master displays or being notified of problems by students, instructors or squadron staff. You will ensure all training takes into consideration the overall data strategy of Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) to meet the requirements and demands of the Naval Air Training Command (NATRACOM) Quality Metrics Program. You will monitor the operations of multiple software applications, including Training Management System, Computerized Testing Systems, and Configuration Management Systems. You will provide newly hired employee training prior to the Training Air Wing (TRAWING) TIMS Functional Administrator (TFA) assigning specific user permissions to use the Naval Air Training Command (NATRACOM) corporate TMS. You will collaborate with system specialists in planning and implementing the introduction of major new application programs and additions or changes to equipment and operating system software. You will receive overall work objectives from the immediate supervisor and provide direct customer TMS operational application training to al assigned military aviation personnel, federal and contract support employees.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

GS-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector supporting an aviation training program by administering automated trainings, resolving technical issues, and recommending improvements to support quality and functionality of systems. GS-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting with the administration of automated trainings for an aviation training program by recognizing and reporting technical issues to support functionality of systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled.
https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address CNATRA 250 Lexington Blvd Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5041 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]