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TRAINING SPECIALIST (SAFETY) (T32)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST (SAFETY) (T32), Position Description Number D0410000 and is part of the AL Multimedia Branch, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: ARNG AVIATION AND SAFETY SUPPORT CENTER, FT. RUCKER, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC R. LANGHAMMER

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply by 07/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 22, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$89,508 - $116,362 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent - MERIT
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
AL-12995872-AR-26-180
Control number
875104700

Duties

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-Researches, analyzes, develops, implements, and evaluates safety educational and accident prevention programs. Utilizes an
extensive knowledge of safety to develop programs that affect attitudinal development and modifications of behavior for the
purpose of training ARNG personnel in safe job performance and conservation of resources.

--Serves as the chief safety education consultant to the ARNG and the safety personnel of the 50 states, District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in safety procedures, policies, regulations, and educational techniques.

-Collects safety data and information using methods such as surveys, questionnaires, and computer assisted data acquisition to
identify safety causal factors. Analyzes and validates causal factors and identifies corrective measures through computer assisted
research analysis and other methods to determine the applicability of educational countermeasures. Researches background material to support the development.

--Uses innovative educational ideas to develop solutions to safety problems in those situations/areas where traditional training techniques are not applicable or have not proven effective.

--Uses the latest management techniques to develop safety educational and prevention programs which can be effectively
exported to all ARNG organizations. New and unique training programs are designed with special emphasis on utilization of the
proper media or combination of media to effectively attain program objectives to a wide variety of audiences. Develops a
comprehensive implementation plan for these programs which includes orientation and instruction for ARNG safety personnel to ensure effective attainment of program objectives.

--Develops surveys and questionnaires and conducts staff visits to evaluate the effectiveness of safety educational
programs within the ARNG. Analyzes and evaluates data and recommends modifications to existing programs or development of new programs to meet ARNG safety program objectives.

--Establishes and maintains contact with other safety professionals within federal and civilian agencies to identify,
define, develop, and pursue common safety educational concepts and doctrine and to exchange the latest technical knowledge.
Coordinates the use and/or modification of proponent programs and fulfilling of ARNG interests in proposed or future developments.
Coordinates with other staff members and the ARNG safety branch to ensure program objectives are being met.

--Represents the ARNG at conferences, workshops, and meetings on safety educational matters. Makes staff visits to the states
to determine educational requirements, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide assistance to state safety personnel in
the development and implementation of local programs. Develops other ARNG peculiar educational programs as directed.

--Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: 2LT
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: LTC

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

  • Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
  • Supervising or administering a training program.
  • Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
  • Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.
Experience in managing the function of work to be performed. Experience that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POSITION:
This position requires knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of all areas of safety and occupational
health training programs. The incumbent is skilled in the design, development, evaluation and revision of training systems,
materials, methods, and plans

Incumbent applies a working knowledge of the behavioral sciences to training problems stemming from situations where
traditional training techniques are not applicable or have proven ineffective. Skilled in developing methods of using new training
media in the design of training programs.

Skill in applying knowledge where changing or new circumstances affect specific situations and require different approaches and adjustments in existing methods.

Knowledge and skill in developing a substantial amount of background and source information to produce original material
incorporating different developments or approaches and integrating different fields of knowledge into the work.

Education

None

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

**This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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Agency contact information

Ryan Langhammer
Phone
334-255-2903
Email
ryan.j.langhammer.mil@mail.mil
Address
AL Multimedia Branch
1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr
Montgomery, AL 36109
US

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