Clarification from the agency

(Nationwide) All current and former Federal Employees (external), clearing priority placement candidates first.

A GS-1702-11, TRAINING TECHNICIAN:

• Program Oversight:

  • Plans, directs, controls, and oversees all elements of the Education, Training, and Distance Learning Programs.
  • Manages on-the-job training, formal school training, Air Force Institute Advanced Distributed Learning training, Professional Military Education, and ancillary training.

• Training Management:

  • Ensures Unit Training Managers and Additional Duty Training Managers are qualified and knowledgeable.
  • Supports unit-training programs contributing to mission capability.
  • Monitors and reviews all applications for training, ensuring proper documentation and prerequisites are met.
  • Determines training priorities and requirements in accordance with Air Force and NGB directives.

• Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Develops statistical trend analysis on the status of training.
  • Provides information to commanders and coordinates actions.
  • Compiles and prepares statistical data, including the Status of Training (SOT) Report for the Wing commander.
  • Evaluates the administration, operation, and effectiveness of unit training programs and prepares written reports.

• Advisory and Coordination Roles:

  • Provides Education and Training advisory services to commanders and staff.
  • Advises commanders, unit personnel, and training activities on ways to improve their OJT program.
  • Coordinates with commanders, unit training managers, and supervisors on the progress of trainees.
  • Serves as the office of primary responsibility for implementing and managing OJT policy and procedures.

• Policy and Procedure Development:

  • Establishes local policies and procedures to provide a uniform and effective internal OJT program.
  • Reviews and coordinates base and unit level training publications, supplements, and operating instructions.
  • Drafts and publishes standard operating procedures and local training directives.

• Training and Instruction:

  • Trains unit training managers and additional duty training managers.
  • Instructs the Air Force Training Course and trains personnel to teach the course.
  • Conducts quarterly base OJT meetings and provides training during each meeting.

• Classification and Personnel Management:

  • Manages personnel Air Force Specialty Code classification and oversees the utilization of assigned personnel.
  • Monitors the classification system to ensure all personnel identified for upgrade meet the mandatory requirements.
  • Reviews personnel records and reports to determine training status and ensures personnel are entered into the appropriate training status.

• Distance Learning and Testing:

  • Serves as the Distance Learning (DL) Office point of contact.
  • Manages training resources for distance learning courses.
  • Administers controlled examinations and manages the CDC/PME testing programs.
  • Safeguards AFIADUCDC test materials and maintains the electronic exam program (E-Exam).

• Ancillary Training Program (ATP):

  • Serves as the Ancillary Training Program (ATP) OPR.
  • Advises unit commanders and ATP OPRs in their development of ATP subjects and lesson plans.
  • Generates reports via the Advanced Distributed Learning Systems (ADLS) web site.

• Education Services:

  • Plans and directs activities in accomplishment of education services programs including Distance Learning, Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, Community College of the Air Force, Air Force Automated Education Management System, Tuition Assistance, and other base education programs.
  • Acts as Test Control Officer for on-base DANTES.
  • Organizes education programs to achieve education goals and mission requirements.

• Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Performs personnel supervisory/management responsibilities.
  • Plans and schedules work within the training and education function.
  • Oversees and directs the work of subordinate employees.
  • Participates in employment interviews and recommends the selection of new employees.

• Resource Management:

  • Monitors and oversees the School Resource Report program.
  • Ensures all resource management deadlines are met.
  • Maintains Student Flight Data and tracks the status of school dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be able to obtain withing one year of appointment and maintain the appropriate SECRET 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.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Duties and responsibilities 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.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments
• Must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Applicant's demonstrated ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise validate the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Typically, specialized experience includes knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units. Experience in conducting or developing education and 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. Knowledge of 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.


OR

1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. ***You must provide a copy of your most recent SF50 (Current Federal Employee) or last SF50 (Prior Federal Employee)

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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

Ability to compile and prepare statistical data, including the Status of Training (SOT) Report
Ability to evaluate the administration, operation, and effectiveness of unit training programs and prepare comprehensive written reports
Ability to coordinate with commanders, unit training managers, and supervisors on trainee progress
Ability to implement and manage OJT policy and procedures
Knowledge of local policies and procedures for effective internal OJT programs
Ability to review and coordinate base and unit-level training publications, supplements, and operating instructions
Ability to draft and publish standard operating procedures and local training directives
Ability to monitor the classification system to ensure personnel meet mandatory requirements
Ability to review personnel records and reports to determine training status and ensure appropriate training status entry
Ability to Safeguard AFIADUCDC test materials and maintain the electronic exam program (E-Exam)
Knowledge and understanding of the Ancillary Training Program (ATP) and its requirements
Ability to generate reports via the Advanced Distributed Learning Systems (ADLS) website
Knowledge and understanding of education services programs, including Distance Learning, Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, Community College of the Air Force, Air Force Automated Education Management System, and Tuition Assistance.
Knowledge and understanding of the School Resource Report program and resource management deadlines
Ability to monitor and oversee the School Resource Report program
Ability to maintain Student Flight Data, track the status of school dates, and ensure all resource management deadlines are met