Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process This vacancy is OPEN to the public, to those in the UTARNG or willing to join. May be eligible to receive up to $15,000 Recruitment incentive upon selection. Requires 2 year commitment.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-1702-9, you will:

• Provides 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.
• Assists the training officer in the development and review of training directives, deployment planning and readiness reporting.
• Develops and prepares operational orders for use in training exercises.
• Conducts command readiness inspections and other evaluations of subordinate training operations, security, safety, and deployment readiness planning.
• Determines appropriate corrective actions for identified deficiencies and issues guidance to subordinate organizations.
• Reviews training schedules, circulars, and yearly training plans to ensure they are commensurate with the commander's priorities and higher headquarters guidance.
• Performs research and provides recommendations utilized by the commander in issuance of yearly training guidance necessary to create or modify subordinate organization's mission essential task lists.
• Coordinates logistical and administrative support of internal/external evaluation and assistance teams.
• Implements and coordinates the execution of full or partial deployment plans.
• Reviews and provides technical guidance for proper preparation of subordinate organization's training assessments.
• Prepares consolidated organizational training assessment reports.
• Serves as the technical specialist in readiness reporting for the organization.
• Performs analysis of organizational readiness data, provides recommendations for the improvement of the organizational training readiness posture, and refines post-mobilization training requirements.
• Reviews subordinate training readiness feeder reports to ensure current and correct information is reported.
• Provides training and assistance to staff sections and subordinate organizational elements on reporting procedures and other matters pertaining to training readiness.
• Manages and oversees the administration of the command's school program.
• Reviews, approves and forwards forecasts of individual training requirements of the organization and its subordinate elements.
• Ensures long range force modernization plans, professional military education requirement changes, and military occupational skill transition training are incorporated into forecasts. S
• Resolves significant issues or problems in eligibility and prerequisite completion, quota allocation, and funds availability or individual training.
• 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.
• Maintains and evaluates historical data for the formulation of projected budgetary requirements.
• Sub-allocates training funds to subordinate organizations based on the training officer's guidance.
• Recommends reallocation and transfer of training funds within the organization based on execution and changes in training events.
• Monitors 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.
• Evaluates training ammunition requests based on standard training requirements, approved training calendars, and projected changes in scheduled training.
• Provides recommendations to the Training Officer for reallocation of ammunition allowances to improve the overall training readiness of the organization.
• Assists in the preparation of plans and procedures for anti-terrorism/force protection and military support to civil authorities.
• Provides input to the training officer for the assignment of work within the training and operations section.
• Recommends changes in assignments or temporary detailing of employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities.
• 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: Enlisted

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.
• Potential for Incentive Pay.

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 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade and

• In-depth knowledge of military training and operations of the organization sufficient to conduct inspections, determine deficiencies, and provide technical guidance and direction for appropriate corrective actions from a number of alternatives?
• Knowledge of operational and regulatory training requirements for organizations supported sufficient to develop, prepare, and assess training and deployment plans?
• Knowledge of individual and collective deployment requirements sufficient to evaluate current training readiness levels and provide recommendations which enhance capability of organizations to accomplish assigned homeland defense and wartime missions?
• Knowledge of individual training requirements sufficient to determine necessary levels of training opportunities in order to maintain the maximum level of training readiness based on current and projected organizational structure and composition?
• Knowledge of readiness reporting procedures sufficient to function as the technical specialist of the organization concerning the regulatory requirements and flexibilities allowable for the improvement of organizational readiness posture?
• Knowledge of training resource and requirement system procedures sufficient to allocate available training quotas based on current organizational qualification levels, projected needs, and available funding?
• Knowledge of organizational operations and mission requirements sufficient to assess the training budget requirements of the organization and provide comprehensive recommendations in their development?
• Knowledge of the command training requests and funds accountability procedures sufficient to assess current status, provide recommendations, and implement procedures for the maximum and efficient execution of available resources?
• Knowledge of ammunition administration procedures, recurring training requirements, and projected training plans of the organization sufficient to validate ammunition requirements, recommend allocation/reallocation levels, and ensure proper programming and reprogramming of ammunition allowances?
• Knowledge of work requirements within an operations and training section sufficient to provide recommendations for effective and efficient functionality?
• Knowledge and skill in the use of office automation equipment and software as well as military training management programs?

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.