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. Oversees Group Training Programs and Subordinate Unit Compliance. This position serves as the Group Unit Training Manager (UTM) and operates under the direction of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) - Force Development Office (FDO). The incumbent acts as the primary advisor to the Group Commander /A-Staff Director on training policy and execution across subordinate units. They lead the planning, development, and evaluation of group-wide education and training initiatives, establishing a cohesive training strategy and ensuring compliance through coordination with subordinate or assigned Unit Training Managers (UTMs). The incumbent provides policy interpretation, as directed through the FDO, from Headquarters (HQ) and Major Command (MAJCOM) levels, ensuring the seamless integration of these policies into all unit-level training programs.
2. Coordinates Career Development Course (CDC) and Upgrade Training Oversight. Validates and tracks all CDC actions, waiver requests, and reenrollments from subordinate units. Provides guidance and quality assurance of CDC administration across the assigned organizations. Oversees Upgrade Training (UGT) status and ensures timely compliance with 36-month reviews and training documentation. Acts as liaison between units and Force Support Squadron (FSS), Force Development (FDO) for CDC failures and Wing Commander actions.
3. Conducts Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and Evaluates Unit Training Programs. Leads SAVs at each unit within the assigned organizations every 36 to assess compliance and readiness. Documents findings identifies training shortfalls and provides written feedback to commanders. Tracks corrective actions and provides consultation on policy implementation. Consolidates and briefs Group Commander or Director on Training Performance Metrics (TPMs) monthly.
4. Manages Formal Schools and Distance Learning Integration. Coordinates all formal school allocations and attendance, including 7-level and PME quotas. Ensures prerequisite validation and communicates requirements to UTMs. Oversees Distributed Learning programs and equipment management. Tracks course material security and scheduling.
5. Supports Commander-Level Board Processes and Force Development Initiatives. Manages the Professional Development Board submissions. Reviews nominations, prepares selection recommendations, and assists in the preparation of board packages. Advises applicants and consolidates recommendations for Group Commander or Director action.
6. Performs other duties as assigned. D3024

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 07/28/2026 . 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 (E-6 to E-4)

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. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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 REQUIREMENTS: GS-1702-9: Must haveexperience in the following:

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

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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

1. Knowledge of training program objectives, policies, and procedures at the Group/A-Staff level.
2. Understanding of training compliance requirements, career development processes, and education program management.
3. Knowledge to oversee training programs, ensure compliance, and provide guidance to subordinate units.
4. Knowledge to evaluate training performance metrics, manage formal school allocations, and support professional development initiatives.