TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Training Technician

As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, GS-1702-9, you will perform the following duties: Administers and oversees the Individual Training Management Program within the state. The incumbent exercises technical responsibility for the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS), Army Funding Allocation Module (AFAM), Automated Funds Control and Orders System (AFCOS); and Training Utilization Module (TUM) as it pertains to individual training. Provides program assistance and guidance to training personnel in the operations and maintenance of various automated systems. Plans, coordinates, monitors and administers the operation and security for the computer systems and software applications. May plan the introduction of new hardware and computer programs for the training arena. Identifies computer systems problems being experienced by ATRRS users by personal intervention or coordination with the Deputy Chief of Staff Information Management (DCSIM) or appropriate office to correct problems in operating and maintaining systems and software programs. Coordinates with DCSIM to ensure that hardware, software, and communication requirements are identified and sufficient resources are available to support the system. Interprets Department of the Army, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), and National Guard Bureau (NGB) training regulations, manuals, policies, procedures and ensures compliance with all pertinent regulations and local directives. Analyzes personnel data, historical data, and current training priorities to develop accurate individual training requirements for the Program Objective Memorandum and the Regional Training Coordination Conference Program by extracting data from ATRRS and other sources. Adjusts the training program during the execution year using the Training Resource Arbitration Program process to measure the effectiveness of quotas and quotas use. Provides training statistics for the Quarterly Army Performance Review for execution year quota utilization. Serves as the principal liaison between TRADOC Proponent Schools, NGB Individual Training Branch, United States Army Reserve Command Institutional Training Divisions, Total Army Schools System Training Battalions, Civilian Vocational schools and ARNG units/members to resolve academic, personal, monetary or travel problems, encountered while attending school. Coordinates with the schools to verify changes in course length, late start, or recycling of a student. Reviews applications to attend schools for completeness and accuracy. Ensures applicants are eligible to attend courses and all prerequisites have been met. Recommends approval/disapproval of applications based on budgetary consideration (i.e. funds availability), priorities of attendance and schools requested. Coordinates issuance of appropriate travel orders for attendance at approved schools. Obtains quotas for courses, training information, reporting instructions, personal equipment needed and other information relative to course requirements. Coordinates with higher and lower headquarters, units, and organizations on training for officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel on career and special skill requirements. Provides technical advice and information to AG staff and special appointed board officials on educational requirements and courses for specialized training. May prepare final draft of state Annual Training (AT) Plan for acceptance and approval at NGB. Reviews data on unit training mission, training requirements and resources, transportation needs, manday requirements, commercial or military airlift requirements to support and justify the AT Plan. Coordinates with CONUS HQ on final AT plan, changes, and future 3-year plan. Processes changes with justification to NGB as they occur. Assists the Training Administrator in the formulation and implementation of training policies for the AT Plan. Researches the availability of leadership or proficiency correspondence courses in various skills for professional development through written and/or verbal communication to personnel and promotes attendance. Researches messages, letters, pamphlets and brochures for availability of military and non-military schools offering courses appropriate for desired training. Analyzes and disseminates data on military education such as Licensed Practical Nurse and vocational technical schools, entrance requirements, location and schedules. Coordinates with the Military Personnel Office, Human Resource Office, US Payroll Finance Office, and Recruiting and Retention Manager on technical and mandatory requirements for schools. Performs other duties as assigned.