Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D1181000 and is part of the VA JFHQ DET HQ, National Guard.

What you will do

• Provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate elements, the headquarters operations section, and other staff sections in planning, acquiring, preparing, conducting, and documenting individual and collective training.
• Assist the training officer in the development and review of training directives, operations orders, deployment planning and readiness reporting.
• Conducts command readiness inspections and other evaluations of subordinate training operations, security, safety, and deployment readiness planning.
• Make recommendations as appropriate to correct deficiencies.
• Conducts and/or coordinates assistance visits in the areas of training management.
• Review training schedules, circulars, and yearly training plans to ensure congruence with commander's priorities and higher headquarters guidance.
• Manages the command's school program.
• Forecasts the individual training requirements for the organization and coordinates with higher headquarters to obtain quotas for personnel to attend schools (Service, NCO, Special, etc.).
• Sub-allocates authorized training quotas to elements within the command based on the commander's guidance, preliminary forecasts, and modifications due to training requirements.
• Monitor the usage of organizational quotas and reallocates based on execution data.
• Reviews, approves, and forwards individual requests for training seats based on allocated quotas and availability of funds.
• Researches and resolves soldier prerequisite/eligibility problems.
• Is a technical specialist in readiness reporting for the organization.
• Perform analysis and refinement of organizational readiness data.
• Reviews subordinate training readiness feeder reports to ensure current and correct information is reported.
• Consolidates the training portion of the organizational readiness report and assists the training officer in the consolidation and submission of the overall readiness report.
• Provide training and assistance to commanders and unit personnel on reporting procedures and other matters pertaining to readiness.
• Plans, organizes, and administers the individual and NCO professional development training programs for the organization.
• Coordinate common task and skill-specific training programs.
• Provide assistance to training personnel within the command in scheduling training areas, obtaining training aids, requesting equipment, and other required materials.
• Procure, design, reproduce and distribute a variety of training aids, map overlays and transparencies necessary for the efficient operation and training of the organization.
• Makes recommendations and assists in the preparation of yearly training budget requirements for submission to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendar.
• Input requirements into the automated funds management requisition and authorization system.
• Monitors the use of funds sub-allocated to subordinate units for use in training events.
• Prepares, reviews, and forwards for approval automated requests for orders.
• Verifies accounting classification data and coordinates with other organizations and higher headquarters to support unfunded events.
• Provides guidance and assistance for implementing security measures for such items as documents, arms and ammunition, and communication/ automation equipment (communication security/computer security).
• Ensures security measures are followed.
• May serve as a security coordinator for the command.
• May be designated as custodian or alternate custodian of classified documents, communication security/computer security account custodian/alternate and/or physical security manager as required by regulations and local situations.
• Assist the training officer in the preparation of plans and procedures for anti-terrorism/force protection and military support to civil authorities.
• Forecasts, allocates and monitors the usage of training ammunition for the command.
• Reviews, approves, and forwards unit requests for training ammunition.
• Ensures ammunition requests submitted by subordinate units are supported by the training plans, regulations, and directives.
• Re­ forecasts ammunition requirements to support training events.
• Plans, organizes and assigns work to subordinate employees assigned within the operations and training section.
• Revise assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities.
• May be required to support recruiting activities to assist in maintaining the organization at authorized strength by establishing personal contacts and maintaining effective working relationships with strength management personnel and key leaders of the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current Federal Technicians.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).