TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Summary This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Duties The primary purpose of this position is: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The purpose of the position is to manage the training program within the unit maintenance organization. This program includes but is not limited to: on-the-job training (OJT); civilian training requirements; re-training; formal school; instructional systems development (ISD); professional military education; ancillary training; unit training planning; providing technical guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors within maintenance on all aspects of the training programs elements; preparing briefings regarding status of programs; and providing training to newly assigned personnel, those within maintenance functions and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks herein. Manages, plans, and directs the maintenance training program Manages, implements and oversees all aspects of On-the-Job Training program for maintenance group personnel (ARTs, reservists, civilian employees, supervisors, managers, etc.). Outlines and directs implementation of the maintenance training programs for supervisors and trainers. Manages special certification training program. Maintains automated training references. Develop and provide forecasts for training. Conducts formal and informal staff assistance visits to organizations within unit(s). Manages unit ancillary training programs. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Education and Training Technician Series 1702 Two-Grade Interval Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assisting in managing the training program within an maintenance organization; on-the-job training (OJT); civilian training requirements; re-training; formal school; instructional systems development (ISD); professional military/civilian education; ancillary/yearly training; unit/organization training planning and providing technical guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors within maintenance on all aspects of the training programs elements. NOTE: Must be reflected in your resume. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts.

Or Combination of Experience and

EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG)

Requirement for General Schedule

(GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of AFRC Reserve mission and training methods, policies, procedures, regulations, instructions, and documentation requirements. 2. Knowledge of training goals and objectives in the management, implementation and instruction of training programs for the maintenance unit(s). 3. Knowledge of methods and procedures for analyzing unit training statistics. 4. Knowledge of and skill in using automated systems to prepare reports and extract data from them. Ability to analyze automated products to determine adequacy of program and/or deficiencies. 5. Knowledge of maintenance Air Force Specialty Code skill-level qualifications, update, enhancement, and proficiency training requirements. 6. Skill in oral and written communication and ability to coordinate with all levels of command toensure accomplishmentof training program objectives. Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet andmaintain AirForce Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participatein unit trainingassemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbentmay also beassigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 2. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporarydutyassignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. 3. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty. 4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Part-time or Unpaid

EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer Work

EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, appl