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SECURITY SPECIALIST (TRAINING SPECIALIST)(T32)

Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force · Birmingham, Alabama

Federal agencyGS-09
At a glance

A non-merit job with Air National Guard Units in Birmingham, Alabama. It pays $62,344$81,052 per year at grade GS-09. Applications close on Oct 18, 2026 — 31 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Competitive service, Excepted service, National Guard and reserves, Open to the public
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • Reviews all operations, mobility, contingency, and exercise plans to ensure combat readiness for the SF Squadron.
  • Analyzes exercise and contingency plans to determine required SF actions in support of mission requirements.
  • Evaluates all equipment, manning and training requirements to meet wartime, contingency, deployment, and pre-planned tasking.
  • Coordinates with other base organizations on applicable plans.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (TRAINING SPECIALIST)(T32), Position Description Number D2161000 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: AL 117TH AIR REFUELING WING, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CAPT B.

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What you will do

  • Reviews all operations, mobility, contingency, and exercise plans to ensure combat readiness for the SF Squadron.
  • Analyzes exercise and contingency plans to determine required SF actions in support of mission requirements.
  • Evaluates all equipment, manning and training requirements to meet wartime, contingency, deployment, and pre-planned tasking.
  • Coordinates with other base organizations on applicable plans.
  • Manages the development of plans for deployment, disaster preparedness, base recovery, contingency response, and other related plans.
  • Prepares, updates, and reviews the SF portion of the base deployment, disaster preparedness, base recovery, contingency response, and related plans.
  • Responsible for proper security, classification, and storage of classified documents.
  • Compiles information by identifying shortfalls and recommending corrective actions to Status of Resources and Training System (SORT) monitor on the status of SF personnel and training in all three classified reports.
  • Serves as the alternate SORTs monitor.
  • Oversees the coordination, review, and implementation of SF manning authorizations and military personnel assignments.
  • Creates and implements the unit Force Management Plan for all Unit Type Code (UTC) teams as directed by MAJCOM.
  • Recommends organizational change and identifies needs or problem areas.
  • Serves as the SF commander's key staff member responsible for the overall management of the unit-training program by overseeing the planning, organizing, directing, operating, and evaluating all unit training related items.
  • Must make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions.
  • Serves as a training consultant to all unit members and determines if quality-training programs are in effect within all sections.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert and consultant to the unit commander on all matters pertaining to the availability and management of the SF training program to meet the needs of the organization and mission.
  • Develops and coordinates the implementation of the SF training plan.
  • Establishes and coordinates training classes and programs with units and related base organizations.
  • Develops, administers, and oversees the management of the unit's training programs to supervisors.
  • Instructs supervisors and trainers on the concepts, scope, and objectives of training programs.
  • Monitors the training necessary to ensure understanding of the AF management system.
  • Provides guidance to section supervisors in the selection of Enlisted Specialty Training (EST) trainers and task certifiers.
  • Instructs and coordinates train-the-trainer and task certifier courses for personnel.
  • Administers the SF Squadron EST program which includes management, qualification, upgrade, job knowledge, proficiency, professional development, and general military training.
  • Directs the certification testing (CERTEST) program.
  • Establishes and maintains the MAJCOM CERTEST data for SF CDC testing program.
  • Maintains the certification testing video and publications library.
  • Determines requirements for computer hardware and software upgrades.
  • Forecasts and submits Deployment For Training requirements in coordination with SF commander to ANG NGB/A7.
  • Advises the SF commander regarding support requirements to accomplish contingency and deployment operations.
  • Coordinates airlift requirements with base LGRDX and NGB/A7.
  • Advises SF commander of problem areas and recommends corrective actions.
  • Conducts unit self-inspections and assessments.
  • Reviews requirements, identifies deficiencies, develops recommendations, prepares reports, conducts briefings, and performs follow-up actions.
  • Submits written reports of completion to the unit commander and the base training office.
  • Plans, formulates, analyzes, and coordinates budget submissions.
  • Provides unfunded requirements and FINPLAN recommendations.
  • Manages all resources for the unit.
  • Coordinates with the financial management section for quarterly allocations and adjustments.
  • Manages workday utilization of allocated training mandays in the organization.
  • Represents SF at wing training meetings.
  • Provides input for base-wide operational, deployment, contingency, exercise planning, coordinating, and evaluating committees.
  • When needed or directed, performs and enforces the full range of security forces duties within the military installation.
  • Incumbent may be exposed to the day-to-day dangers of SF associated with law enforcement and security duties.
  • Incumbent has full powers to detain, pursue, or direct detaining of person(s) fleeing a crime scene, active shooter, or attempting to resist arrest.
  • Carries a firearm as required or directed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

  • To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
  • Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  • Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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 (***). **This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%.

All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**

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