TRAINING TECHNICIAN

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.

This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number PDD3024000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

What you will do

• As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, GS-1702-9, you will evaluate and manage the training and education program on behalf of the ANG.
• The incumbent provides overall oversight and management of the training and educational program, ensuring training compliance, readiness, and career development support across multiple units.
• The position serves as a liaison between the units they support and the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Force Development Office (FDO), which is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for training programs.
• All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Personnel Services Delivery Guide (PSDG) to ensure standardization and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversees Group Training Programs and Subordinate Unit Compliance.
• This position serves as the Group Unit Training Manager (UTM) and operates under the direction of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) - Force Development Office (FDO).
• The incumbent acts as the primary advisor to the Group Commander /A-Staff Director on training policy and execution across subordinate units.
• They lead the planning, development, and evaluation of group-wide education and training initiatives, establishing a cohesive training strategy and ensuring compliance through coordination with subordinate or assigned Unit Training Managers (UTMs).
• The incumbent provides policy interpretation, as directed through the FDO, from Headquarters (HQ) and Major Command (MAJCOM) levels, ensuring the seamless integration of these policies into all unit-level training programs.
• Coordinates Career Development Course (CDC) and Upgrade Training Oversight.
• Validates and tracks all CDC actions, waiver requests, and reenrollments from subordinate units.
• Provides guidance and quality assurance of CDC administration across the assigned organizations.
• Oversees Upgrade Training (UGT) status and ensures timely compliance with 36-month reviews and training documentation.
• Acts as liaison between units and Force Support Squadron (FSS), Force Development (FDO) for CDC failures and Wing Commander actions.
• Conducts Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and Evaluates Unit Training Programs.
• Leads SAVs at each unit within the assigned organizations every 36 to assess compliance and readiness.
• Documents findings identifies training shortfalls and provides written feedback to commanders.
• Tracks corrective actions and provides consultation on policy implementation.
• Consolidates and briefs Group Commander or Director on Training Performance Metrics (TPMs) monthly.
• Manages Formal Schools and Distance Learning Integration.
• Coordinates all formal school allocations and attendance, including 7-level and PME quotas.
• Ensures prerequisite validation and communicates requirements to UTMs. Oversees Distributed Learning programs and equipment management.
• Tracks course material security and scheduling.
• Supports Commander-Level Board Processes and Force Development Initiatives.
• Manages the Professional Development Board submissions.
• Reviews nominations, prepares selection recommendations, and assists in the preparation of board packages.
• Advises applicants and consolidates recommendations for Group Commander or Director action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• E1-E6 Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• 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 work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• 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 7.
• Dual-status positions require military membership and adherence to professional development requirements, including training and certifications, to ensure readiness and compliance with National Guard standard.
• Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY.

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.
• Resume Your resume MUST BE IN PDF document format.
• The resume maybe submitted in any writing format but must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain SALARIES, HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, AND THE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB.
• Example: $55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• SF 50 To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) which can be retrieved from MyBiz, *** or eOPF, ***
• Please do not call Agency for a copy of your SF-50.
• If you are unable to provide the required documents, it is your responsibility to inform the hiring agency before the job closes.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• All documents submitted must be in PDF document format.

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 (***).