TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

About the role

This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2702000 and is part 151 Force Support Squadron located in SLC, with the Utah Air National Guard. Priority will be given to those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is CMSgt Julia Dandurand.

What you will do

• Verifies member eligibility, course availability, and validates school orders, travel orders, PCS procedures, and pre-requisites are properly complied with in-accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) guidance.
• Primary liaison with units and members for in and out-processing Formal Training Schools.
• Primary liaison with ANG liaisons on all issues that arise concerning members at Formal Training.
• Validates course attendance is complete and updated in the proper systems.
• Ensures application procedures for skill level technician training and resident Professional Military Education (PME) schools are complete and in accordance with prescribing directives.
• Acts as the liaison between the units and the OPRs for ancillary training matters.
• Coordinates training of wartime requirements and assists OPRs in incorporating training into base and unit exercises.
• Performs analysis of manning documents and individual skills possessed to determine training objectives.
• Manages formal schools training budget, to include all formal schools and Mission Essential Skills Training (MEST).
• Serves as resource advisor for budget of formal school workdays and travel resources.
• Coordinates with higher headquarters for days and dollars pertaining to MEST.
• Analyzes annual Formal Schools workday guidance and annual MEST guidance to determine implementation requirements and coordinates/monitors for budgetary changes and advises Wing leadership at all levels on prioritization of available resources.
• Assists in all aspects of Education, Training and Distance Learning Programs.
• Assist with the enlisted training program by establishing and implementing unit training plans, policies, and procedures.
• Develops procedures to ensure upgrade/withdrawal actions are accomplished.
• Serves as the field representative for the Community College of the Air Force.
• Administers the "Air Force Training Course" program, training personnel to teach this course, and instructing the course as required.
• Assist with the training and qualification of unit education and training managers and additional duty training managers.
• In the absence of Chief, Education and Training Section, serves as wing/group technical advisor and functional manager for all education and training matters.
• Provides education and training advisory services to commanders and staff on all education and training programs.
• Confers with unit commanders, unit training managers, operating officials, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) supervisors to discuss training needs.
• Instructs and briefs supervisory personnel on methods and procedures of training.
• Advises commanders on training policies and program changes.
• Assists units in screening and prioritizing school requirements.
• Provides support and training to unit training managers on training policies and procedures.
• Identifies training resources in response to unit request for support of OJT.
• Assists with 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.
• Schedules and conducts formal classroom instruction.
• Develops educational and training objectives and measurement devices.
• Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates operations of multimedia education and training programs.
• Serves as test examiner and the alternate test control officer.
• Responsible for security, ordering, inventory, and destruction of all tests.
• Schedules and administers examinations.
• Ensures testing equipment is properly maintained and secured.
• Completes required reports as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Max Grade: E7 Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC Immaterial Military membership in the Utah Air National Guard is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Service members who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• Potential for Incentive Pay.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work may potentially require the employee to be exposed to search and recovery operations indirect response to a military mishap or when providing support to Civil Authorities during an Incident Response as part of domestic operations.

Education

Air National Guard Enlisted Technicians - High school or general equivalent degree is mandatory. An under-graduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. An academic degree with courses in education, grammar and composition, speech, psychology, guidance, and sociology; or, social and behavioral sciences defines a best qualified candidate.

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.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.

The quality categories are: 1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position. 2.

Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position. 3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume: Resumes are limited to two-pages, information.
• Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit will not be eligible for consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include: Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications.
• Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
• When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.
• Education information should include: Name of school/institution Completion date Degree type Cumulative Grade point average (GPA) When relevant, include: Current Security Clearance Job-related training Language skills Organizations and affiliations Professional publications Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.) Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language.
• Align language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience 2.
• Other supporting documents: Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
• Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.
• Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 (***).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.