Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. Indefinite Position with the Possibility to Non-Competitively convert to Permanent Tenure at a future date without further competition.  IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a Training Specialist (INDEF) (Title 32), GS-1702-9, you will:

• Formulates, oversees and evaluates the overall training programs for the command.
• Develops yearly and longer training plans.
• Issues instructions and procedures to subordinate units for the conduct of training activities that meet the requirements of the Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, major army headquarters and/or other higher headquarters.
• Establishes and conducts a training evaluation program for subordinate units.
• Creates or modifies the unit's mission essential task lists in accordance with critical wartime mission requirements.
• Reviews training evaluation and inspection reports to identify systemic problems and trends.
• Schedules and ensures the execution of special training courses on a variety of subjects(e.g., communications procedures, leadership courses, marksmanship training, etc).
• Prepares and submits annual budget requirements to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendars.
• Provides guidance and assistance to units in preparation of readiness reports.
• Evaluate the organizational readiness report and prepare recommendations for improvements/modifications of the battalion training program.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate units in the development of mobilization, alert and assembly plans for use in responding to local/national emergencies and homeland security missions.
• Procures or directs the procurement of training aids, manuals, or other instructional material.
• Coordinates with external training, evaluation and assistance organizations for the conduct and evaluation of army training to include Field Training Exercises (FTX), Command Posts Exercises (CPX), etc.
• Develops and implements Risk Management plans and programs for the command.
• Provides guidance to subordinate units on the implementation of Risk Management plans and programs.
• Conducts safety inspections and assistance visits to subordinate units.
• Conducts investigations of accidents and safety violations and recommends corrective actions.
• Serves as security coordinator for the command.
• Functions as the primary advisor for anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) measures and ensures all AT/FP requirements are accomplished.
• Identifies requirements and justifies requests for supplies and services such as ammunition, demolitions, rations, contract latrines, automation support, etc.
• Forecasts and approves ammunition requirements for subordinate units.
• Coordinates with maintenance and supply personnel to insure equipment and supplies are available and ready for training activities.
• Plans, organizes and assigns work to employees engaged in training and readiness at the command level.
• Establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance.
• Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, etc.
• Recommends recognition for outstanding performance.
• Acts to resolve disciplinary problems, or forwards to higher level management for resolution.
• Formulates plans for equal treatment of all employees.
• Assures position management principles are adhered to and position descriptions are accurate.
• Informs employees of all aspects of personnel programs of the installation, either answering routine questions or obtaining information from specialist when more technical answers are required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted

Compatible Military Assignments: OBR 01A; WMOS 011A;

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• The duties and responsibilities of your 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 maintain a current Air Force Network License according to AFI 33-115, Volume Two, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to applicable DoD Instructions, Army or Air Force regulations, upon appointment or within one year of initial appointment.
• No disciplinary action (Article 15 or court-martial) for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in applicable DoD Instructions concerning Army and Air Force Professional and Unprofessional Relationships.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

General Experience:
Have experiences, education, or training that demonstrated the 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 GS-9:
Have at least 24 month of experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (Competencies/KSAs) 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.
• 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 you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.