TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to manage the 505 CCW Education and Training Program supporting approximately 1.900 military and civilian personnel assigned to 13 CONUS and 2 OCONUS locations. In this capacity, the 50 CCW Training Manager will serve as the OPR for military and civilian training issues by implementing and managing training policies and programs that support Air Force, HQ ACC, USAFWC and 505 CW mission requirements. This position includes managing the following elements: On-the-job training, formal school requests, Acquisition Professional Development Program, HQ USAF training initiatives, ancillary training, combat arms, chemical warfare and maintenance training, and HQ ACC training initiatives. DUTIES: Manages the military and civilian education and training program for 505 CCW units. On a regular and recurring basis, contacts management and key personnel to provide assistance in conducting OJT and continued proficiency training, to explain the goals and objectives of training, and to instruct on methods to be used and how to determine training needs and methods used in selecting personnel for special career executive development courses. Develops training policies, procedures, and processes to meet organizational demands. Works closely with Headquarters Air Combat Command and local resource personnel in projecting budgetary estimates for funding. Sole Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS) and Formal Training Manager for the Wing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes skill in operating a computer and associate software. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify job functions and training requirements, consider requests for training, development, and course requirements, and resolve procedural problems with training requests and training quota allocations. Knowledge of organization management structure including administrative assignment of areas of responsibility based on assigned jobs, and to conduct qualitative analysis of work assigned to evaluate training requested and approve or disapprove requested training. Knowledge of military and civilian training requirements, programs, policies, and directives. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing sufficient to: develop/deliver reports and correspondence: foster understanding/ acceptance of program requirements; presents arguments/advisory options. EDUCATION: Successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Skill in operating a computer and associate software. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify job functions and training requirements, consider requests for training, development, and course requirements, and resolve procedural problems with training requests and training quota allocations. Knowledge of organization management structure including administrative assignment of areas of responsibility based on assigned jobs, and to conduct qualitative analysis of work assigned to evaluate training requested and approve or disapprove requested training. Knowledge of military and civilian training requirements, programs, policies, and directives. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing sufficient to develop/deliver reports and correspondence; foster understanding/ acceptance of program requirements; presents arguments/advisory options. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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