Summary This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D2405000 and is part of the OH 179 Cyberspace Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. The primary purpose of the position is to evaluate and manage the training and education program on behalf of the ANG (e.g., Mission Support Group, Operations Group, Flying Training Group, Fighter Group, Bomb Group, Cyber Operations Group) and its subordinate units. Responsibilities As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, GS-1702-9, you will perform the following duties: 1. Plans, organizes, leads and controls the Group and subordinate unit training program to ensure combat readiness. Reviews the training of all personnel and determines method to accomplish training to include Formal Training Schools, Career Development Course (CDC), Professional Military Education (PME), Air Force Testing and On the Job (OJT) programs. Evaluates training for unit members and tracks progress via automated training records system and other tools. Coordinates actions with UTMs, supervisors, and higher headquarters training functions at the Wing, NAF, and MAJCOM level, as appropriate. 2. Serves as focal point for all Career Development Course (CDC) waivers, reenrollment requests and two-time CDC failures for the Group and subordinate units. Provides guidance and oversight on waivers from assigned units to include: 3, 5 and 7 Skill Level technical school waivers, Time-in-Training waivers, CDC waivers, CDC reenrollments as well as two-time CDC failures. Acts as the liaison between the group, units and the Force Support Squadron for all reenrollment and waiver requests. Evaluates packages for completeness and ensures accuracy and compliance with Higher Headquarters directives and applicable laws. Ensures eligibility for reenrollment. 3. Administers Education, Training and Distance Learning Programs. Manages the enlisted training programs for the Group and advises unit training managers with subordinate units. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DoD, AF, and ANG policies, instructions and guidance by establishing and implementing training plans, policies and procedures. Plans, develops, and promotes effective utilization of media resources (examples: multimedia and distance learning). Ensures application procedures for officer and enlisted residence Developmental Education (DE) are complete and in accordance with prescribing directives. 4. Responsible for overall management of OJT program for the Group and oversight of subordinate unit's OJT program. Conducts Staff Assistance Visits (SAV) and identifies root cause of deficiencies and recommends corrective actions for process improvements. Implements and manages training programs, policies and procedures as directed by Host Wing/Base Education and Training Office or higher headquarters where no Wing/Base Education and Training Office exists. Familiarize Group staff with training concepts, scope, methods and procedures. Coordinates and disseminates training policy and program changes to supervisors and trainers. 5. Manages 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 when teaching the AFTC, automated training record system, and Training Business Area (TBA). Schedules and conducts formal classroom instruction during the work-week. Develops educational and training objectives and measurement devices. Plans, organizes, and coordinates operations of the Advance Distributed Learning, and multimedia education and training programs. Troubleshoots system as needed and contacts uplink broadcast facility concerning difficulties with video/audio reception. 6. Monitors the overall accuracy and reliability of all data entered into and maintained in Personnel Data System (PDS). Collects, analyzes and monitors the overall accuracy and reliability of all training and education data entered into and maintained in automated system. Reviews transaction registers, automated products, RCCPDS error listing and purges to correct and identify errors for corrective action. Advises the commander, director of staff and/or directors of adverse trends and corrective action. Plans, organizes, leads and controls the Developmental Education Board and Reserve School Selection Board process for the Group's and subordinate unit's officers on an annual basis. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D2405000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp Requirements Conditions of Employment Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: E7. Compatible Military Assignments: 3F291. Other Requirements: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of 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. Education Additional Information If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.* 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).
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