TRAINING TECHNICIAN (Title 32) with Security Clearance

Duties Formulates, oversees and evaluates the overall training programs for the command. Develops yearly and longer training plans. Issues instructions and procedures to subordinate units for the conduct of training activities that meet the requirements of the Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, major army headquarters and/or other higher headquarters. Establishes and conducts a training evaluation program for subordinate units. Creates or modifies the unit's mission essential task lists in accordance with critical wartime mission requirements. Reviews training evaluation and inspection reports to identify systemic problems and trends. Determines and formulates needed revisions or improvements to training activities. Reviews training plans and schedules of subordinate units for approval and revision as necessary. Provides guidance and assistance to unit commanders or other training personnel pertaining to scheduling and conducting training. Schedules and ensures the execution of special training courses on a variety of subjects (e.g., communications procedures, leadership courses, marksmanship training, etc). Prepares and submits annual budget requirements to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendars. Sub-allocates funding to subordinate units for use in training activities. Monitors usage of mandays and funds designated for training. Prepares and provides guidance on training eligibility requirements. Maintains familiarity with training directives issued by all echelons of command to determine applications to local programs. Performs other duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment * NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. You must be a current member of the RIARNG or a military member willing and eligible to transfer. * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the RI Army National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. * Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. * 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. * 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. * Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the Gun Control Act. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. * 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. * The duties of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environment as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications Military Grades: WO1 through WO3 and O-1 through O-3 Compatible Military Assignments: Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. 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 Education may not be substituded for experience in this occupational series and grade. 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 ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): -- Knowledge of a wide range of military training and operations management concepts, regulations, policies, and procedures for the purpose of providing the command and staff comprehensive guidance. Develops and implements training and operations management policies and procedures. -- Knowledge of training and operations functions to direct and conduct subordinate unit inspections and assistance visits and evaluate the results. -- In-depth knowledge of military training and operations of the organization sufficient to provide technical advice and assistance to staff and subordinate unit personnel in the conduct of required individual and collective training requirements and the preparation of operation orders, yearly training guidance, training circulars, etc. -- Knowledge of subordinate unit training and operations functions and reports within the command sufficient to review trends, validate analysis, provide or implement recommendations that result in the enhancement of operational readiness. -- Knowledge of recurring training requirements, ammunition forecast system, and the command training funds system sufficient to propose, request, sub-allocate, execute, and monitor the command training plan and applied resources. -- Knowledge of individual and collective deployment requirements sufficient to direct the development of deployment plans. Directs and provides assistance in the preparation of required readiness reporting documentation for subordinate units and the organization. Upon receipt, analyzes and proposes recommendations for the improvement of the overall readiness posture of the organization. -- Knowledge of training requirements, physical security, and safety programs sufficient to manage assistance visits, inspections, and external evaluations of subordinate units and ensure policy implementation. Analyze results, makes appropriate recommendations to correct deficiencies and implements control measures. -- Knowledge of physical security requirements sufficient to function as the security manager for the command and provides management and control of classified documents, operational security materials, communication security equipment/documents, and computer security items for the command. -- Knowledge of organizational operations and mission requirements sufficient to develop the mission essential tasks to include individual and collective supporting tasks. -- Ability to communicate through both oral and written communications sufficient to communicate ideas and guidance utilizing presentations, briefings, and correspondence. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your fe