Training Specialist

Summary

This National Guard position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1521000 and is part of the OH 178 Wing, Ohio Air National Guard.

Its purpose is to serve as the Unit Education and Training Manager and exercise responsibility for providing staff planning and assistance to ensure all required training is achieved.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

05/06/2024 to 06/05/2024

• Salary

$62,184 - $80,838 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 9

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Springfield, OH 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

1702 Education And Training Technician

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Secret

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

OH-12406879-AF-24-232-T

• Control number

790051700

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This job is open to

• National Guard & reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open nationwide to military members of the Air National Guard or military members who are eligible to become a member of the Ohio Air National Guard.

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Duties

As a TRAINING SPECIALIST, GS-1702-9, you will perform the following duties:

As the Group Education and Training Manager, incumbent oversees, monitors, and evaluates military /ancillary training requisites for the unit. This includes on-the-job training (OJT) and formal training, including Air Operations Center (AOC) formal schools acquisition and scheduling. Subject matter areas for which training is administered involve a wide variety of technical, professional, clerical, and operational skills commonly found in an Air Operations Group organization. Advises the Commander, training officers, and supervisors on the status, progress, and programming of training. Plans, compiles, and forwards training projections to Host Wing and NGB, MAJCOM agencies. Monitors and reviews all training applications to ensure the proper documentation, justification, and qualifications. Coordinates with higher headquarters on matters pertaining to formal school training quotas. Identifies resources and funding requirements to accomplish required training.

Monitors the OJT training programs for the group and supported units, if any. Establishes policies and procedures to provide a uniform and effective OJT program. Conducts meetings to familiarize training supervisors and Directors with concept, scope, objectives, methods, and procedures pertinent to OJT. Reviews personnel records and reports to determine training status of assigned personnel. Ensures that personnel are entered into appropriate training and that adequate training materials, such as Career Development Courses (CDCs), are obtained. Reviews training progress of personnel and initiates appropriate corrective action for a substandard training progress. Determines the validity of requests for retraining. Advises Commander and supervisors on matters pertaining to extension course institute and CDC programs and trainee progress. Evaluates the administration, operation, and effectiveness of the overall training program, and prepares written reports.

Monitors the Enlisted Specialty Training (EST) program by establishing policies and procedures to provide a uniform and effective EST program. Conducts meetings to familiarize training supervisors with concepts, scope, objectives, methods, and procedures pertinent to EST.

Confers with management and key operating personnel to discuss factors pointing to training needs, problems, and the goals of training. Reviews training programs through analysis of reports, CDC results, USAF, MAJCOM and NGB directives. Schedules and makes staff assistance visits to directorates to evaluate local training programs, to determine compliance with current regulations and directives, and to review the accuracy of training documentation.

Maintains liaison with the Field Training Detachment (FTD), Air Education and Training Command (AETC) advisory services, film libraries, and other training device resources and ensures their effective utilization in support of AOG and related training programs.

As unit Test Control Officer, administers controlled tests for personnel enrolled in mandatory/voluntary CDCs and Professional Military Education (PME)programs.

Oversees, develops, and administers management training programs for all personnel. Instructs management, section supervisors, and trainers on the concepts, scope, and objectives of management training programs. Directs, conducts, and monitors the training necessary to ensure understanding of the AF management system. Monitors training to ensure the proper use of instructional methods and techniques.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D1521000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of 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 Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E-5 THROUGH E-7

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant's demonstrated ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise validate the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.*

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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):

• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

• Education and Training Program Administration

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.

• How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Crystal Maldonado

Phone

937-327-2186

Email

crystal.maldonado.3@us.af.mil

Address

OH 178 Wing

801 Fontaine Lane

Springfield, OH 45501

US

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Next steps

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.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Criminal history inquiries

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

Crystal Maldonado

Phone

937-327-2186

Email

crystal.maldonado.3@us.af.mil

Address

OH 178 Wing

801 Fontaine Lane

Springfield, OH 45501

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

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.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Criminal history inquiries

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

05/06/2024 to 06/05/2024

• Salary

$62,184 - $80,838 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 9

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Springfield, OH 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

1702 Education And Training Technician

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Secret

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

OH-12406879-AF-24-232-T

• Control number

790051700

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/790051700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.