Supervisory Training Technician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Barksdale AFB, LA

11d

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position is part of the regular career civil service. The employee serves as Chief of the Education and Training Section, providing technical guidance and assistance to organizational managers and supervisors on education and training programs. The role plans, directs, controls, and oversees education, training, and distance-learning programs; provides education services; and advises commanders and staff. The employee also inspects program activities for compliance, conducts staff visits, trains personnel, and performs supervisory and management responsibilities. ARTs are eligible for an annual 15-day active-duty tour with military leave and full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members may be called to active duty during a national emergency. Selected candidates must satisfy both civilian qualifications and Air Force Reserve military requirements, including membership, wearing the uniform, maintaining job-specific military specialty requirements, and meeting applicable military standards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join.
• Must be able to obtain and retain the required security clearance.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must meet the specialized experience requirement: at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, providing technical guidance on education and training programs, directing actions to achieve objectives, and ensuring organizational plans, policies, and programs address the needs of relevant service users; alternatively, qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may be used.
• Qualifying education may be a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, or an LL.M. or related degree from an accredited institution. Transcripts must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if it satisfies at least 100% of the requirements; official transcripts must be submitted as applicable.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement, including one year at GS-09 for GS-11; this applies to current GS employees and those who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Knowledge of military education and training programs, including the ability to conduct studies, analyze findings, interpret data, and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse groups using tact and courtesy.
• Ability to interpret Personnel Data System information relating to educational data.
• Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques for measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of training and education functions.
• Skill and ability to prepare project and staff reports and deliver briefings to civilian and military officials.
• Ability to plan, organize, and assign work.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Individuals selected must meet civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements, including Air Force Reserve membership, wearing the uniform, maintaining job-specific military specialty requirements, and meeting applicable age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
• A one-year probationary period may be required, depending on the position type.
• Applicants relying on foreign education must provide proof of equivalency to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, control, and oversee all elements of education, training, and distance-learning programs.
• Plan and direct activities to accomplish the education services program.
• Ensure the accuracy of the Personnel Data System and conduct functional reviews of data reliability.
• Provide education and training advisory services to commanders and staff.
• Periodically inspect education and training activities for compliance with policies and instructions.
• Conduct staff visits and train ARTs, AGRs, traditional reservists, civilian employees, supervisors, managers, and other personnel on assigned education and training programs.
• Perform personnel supervisory and management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• ARTs are eligible for a 15-day active-duty tour each year with military leave and full civilian pay.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Authorized PCS relocation may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree