THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, T5654000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142d Wing, National Guard.

Duties

As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, GS-1702-9, this position is located in the Force Development Office with an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Mission Support Group, Force Support Squadron or Flight. The primary purpose of this position is to schedule all formal initial skill, refresher and proficiency training for both officer and enlisted members, which include providing staff planning and multi-level assistance to ensure that required military training objectives are achieved for all assigned units. 1. Verifies member eligibility, course availability, and validates 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. Validates course attendance is complete and updated in the proper systems. Ensures application procedures for skill level technician training and resident Professional Military Education (PME) schools are complete and in accordance with prescribing directives. Acts as the liaison between the units and the OPRs for ancillary training matters. Coordinates training of wartime requirements and assists OPRs in incorporating training into base and unit exercises. Performs analysis of manning documents and individual skills possessed to determine training objectives. 2. Manages formal schools training budget, to include all formal schools and Mission Essential Skills Training (MEST). Serves as resource advisor for budget of formal school workdays and travel resources. Coordinates with higher headquarters for days and dollars pertaining to MEST. Analyzes annual Formal Schools workday guidance and annual MEST guidance to determine implementation requirements and coordinates/monitors for budgetary changes and advises 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. 3. Assists 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. Develops procedures to ensure upgrade/withdrawal actions are accomplished. Serves 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, serves as wing/group technical advisor and functional manager for all education and training matters. 4. Provides education and training advisory services to commanders and staff on all education and training programs. Confers with unit commanders, unit training managers, operating officials, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) supervisors to discuss training needs. Instructs and briefs supervisory personnel on methods and procedures of training. Advises commanders on training policies and program changes. Assists units in screening and prioritizing school requirements. Provides support and training to unit training managers on training policies and procedures. Identifies training resources in response to unit request for support of OJT. 5. Assists with the development of education and training instructional products. Selects instructional methods that involve the development of lesson plans, task breakdowns, equipment requirements, and instructional aids. Schedules and conducts formal classroom instruction. Develops educational and training objectives and measurement devices. Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates operations of multimedia education and training programs. Serves as test examiner and the alternate test control officer. Responsible for security, ordering, inventory, and destruction of all tests. Schedules and administers examinations. Ensures testing equipment is properly maintained and secured. Completes required reports as directed. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours; comp-time and/or overtime may be required.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Work may potentially require the employee to be exposed to search and recovery operations in direct response to a military mishap or when providing support to Civil Authorities during an Incident Response as part of domestic operations.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 days per year unless approved by the TAG.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Involves nonprofessional work of a technical, specialized, or support nature in the field of education and training when the work requires knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, or pertinent regulatory requirements affecting the education or training activity. Work includes education and training tasks for maintenance, operations, and support training; education services; curriculum development; and instructor activities. Work includes developing, delivering, and evaluating education and training programs and classroom activities. Experience in conducting or developing education and training programs. Experience conducting, supervising, or developing education or training programs. An understanding of the Army or Air Force education and training policy requirements. Experiences in working programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Knowledge of audio-visual presentation, educational tests, and measurements, and instructing techniques. Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of Army or Air Force education and training programs regarding their principles and procedures. Experience 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; effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media application, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures. Experience in scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits and training meetings; or assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; and military personnel classification system and policies. Experience in the capabilities of communicative interpersonal skill applications and distance learning concepts. Experience as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events.

Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Contacts

• Address Oregon Air National Guard 142d Wing 6801 NE Cornfoot Rd Portland, OR 97218 US
• Name: Edward Chitwood
• Phone: (971) 355-3303
• Email: [email protected]