Title 32 Training Officer Gs-1702-11

Army National Guard Units • Charleston, WV

11d

About The Position

This is an indefinite National Guard Title 32 dual-status technician, excepted-service position in the Joint Force Headquarters Army National Guard Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations G3/5/7 Directorate. The position requires military membership in the West Virginia National Guard, a compatible military skill assignment and classification, and wearing the military uniform. Its purpose is to develop and oversee command operations and training plans and policies, provide staff planning and assistance, achieve training-readiness objectives, and support deployment planning and preparation. The appointment may be filled for up to five years while funding is available, may be terminated with 30 days’ notice without cause, and has potential for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment subject to available resources.

The Training Officer formulates and evaluates state training programs and plans, manages training and operational budget requirements, evaluates organizational readiness, and develops deployment, contingency, and risk-management plans. The role coordinates training facilities and resources and provides technical assistance to subordinate units. It also plans and supervises employees engaged in training, security, and readiness, including performance management and employee-relations responsibilities.

Applicants must meet the applicable military-grade requirements and demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9. That experience must include relevant knowledge of military education and training programs and experience with training methods, curriculum development and evaluation, training reporting, scheduling, communication, and related duties. U.S. citizenship, a satisfactory background investigation, and a satisfactory security clearance are required. Occasional work outside normal duty hours and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Be a member of the West Virginia National Guard before the effective date of placement and maintain the required military membership and compatible assignment; wear the military uniform.
• Meet the applicable military-grade range: minimum E-7 or O-1; maximum E-9 or O-3. Rank must be included in the resume.
• Provide a signed memorandum from the relevant Military Personnel Office if below the minimum grade and seeking to establish eligibility to obtain the required grade upon acceptance.
• Enlisted applicants exceeding the maximum rank must submit a memorandum stating willingness to accept a voluntary reduction in rank if selected.
• Demonstrate general experience following directions and reading, understanding, and retaining instructions, regulations, and procedures relevant to performing or learning the work.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, including knowledge of Army or Air Force education and training programs, principles, and procedures.
• Have experience with interview and counseling techniques, training methods, task analysis, learning processes, curriculum development, training evaluation, and education and training systems or products.
• Demonstrate effective writing and editing skills and experience with instructional media, training reporting, curriculum validation, and implementation procedures.
• Have experience scheduling training events and facilities; supporting staff assistance visits and training meetings; or assisting with job qualification standards, education registration requirements, and military personnel classification policies.
• Have experience applying interpersonal communication skills and distance-learning concepts as a participant or presenter at training or conference events.
• Be a U.S. citizen and meet federal employment suitability requirements, including a background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance and, at minimum, complete a National Agency Check before assignment.
• Register under the Military Selective Service Act if applicable to male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in direct deposit.
• Submit college transcripts or proof of degree if qualifying based on education.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Be able to work outside normal duty hours occasionally; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, oversee, and evaluate state training programs and develop short- and long-term training plans consistent with the Adjutant General’s guidance.
• Issue training instructions and procedures to subordinate organizations and establish and monitor training evaluations.
• Conduct or coordinate staff assistance visits and command-level inspections related to training, physical security, and readiness.
• Evaluate subordinate organizations’ mission-essential task lists for consistency with higher headquarters, command guidance, Army doctrine, and regulations.
• Develop annual operational and training budget requirements; recommend funding sub-allocations and approve reallocation requests in line with command priorities.
• Develop and maintain command-level policies consistent with training directives and command guidance.
• Evaluate organizational readiness reports, recommend improvements to training programs, and assess proposed changes’ effects on readiness and mission capability.
• Develop and review requests for changes to future authorization documents and coordinate reviews of force modernization and future organizational structure and allowances.
• Develop, review, and adjust deployment and contingency plans; provide subordinate units technical guidance on deployment and redeployment planning for emergencies, homeland security, and anti-terrorism/force-protection missions.
• Schedule and coordinate use of training sites and facilities and coordinate equipment and supply availability for training.
• Review and forward requests for training aids, manuals, and instructional materials; maintain liaison with training-site personnel; and identify, direct, or approve requests for training-area usage agreements.
• Develop and implement command risk-management plans and programs, analyze trends, and recommend measures to reduce training risks and improve safety awareness.
• Plan, organize, assign, and supervise employees engaged in command-level training, security, and readiness work.
• Participate in hiring; adjust assignments; establish performance standards; evaluate performance; recommend personnel actions and recognition; and address performance concerns, leave, grievances, and discipline.
• Support the command’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program and ensure compliance with equal employment, sexual-harassment, and workplace-violence policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family subject to eligibility and position type.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed