Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current members of the 132d Wing, Iowa Air National Guard

As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, GS-1702-9 your duties are below;

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. (40%)
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. (20%)
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. (15%)
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. (10%)
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. (15%)
6. Performs other duties as assigned. D2702000

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 04/13/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-5 to E-7)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units. 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-1702-9: Must haveexperience in the following:

• 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
• Knowledge and experience with 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.

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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

1. Knowledge of and skill in applying fundamental military personnel policies, training principles, practices, methods, procedures, rules, guidelines, publications, etc., to understand respective programs and converse with managers.
2. Skills to advise management on implementation of standardized practices and principles for incorporating career development strategies into the workplace to remedy any barriers or problems adversely affecting employee career growth opportunities.
3. Knowledge of the automated systems, personal computers, and software employed, in order to make reports (e.g., training needs survey), correspondence, and extract data. .
4. Ability to analyze data/products to anticipate training needs for specific categories of positions that involve fairly well-defined and readily understood duties (e.g., administrative support and assistance), determine adequacy of training programs and/or deficiencies thereof.
5. Ability to tabulate and calculate budgetary and resource requirements and allocations related to formal school and post-technical school graduation training days.
6. Ability to analyze, validate, and process training scheduling, attendance, and completion and must analyze organizational needs and demands and propose methods for determining prioritization of formal training across the organization.