TRAINING SPECIALIST (MARKSMANSHIP) (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Camp J T Robinson, AR

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the Arkansas Air National Guard Headquarters Office of Logistics and Mission Training. The role develops, coordinates, and administers competitive small-arms marksmanship programs, competitions, instructional activities, and supporting policies. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard and wear the military uniform.

The position develops and implements plans and orders for national and regional rifle, pistol, and machinegun championships and tournaments. It manages small-arms firing schools and coaches’ clinics, maintains regulations and security directives for competitions, weapons, and ammunition, and coordinates with state and territorial marksmanship officials. It also administers indoor tournament programs, supports instructor and range-officer training and National Guard marksmanship squads, and develops unit-level small-arms competition programs to enhance individual qualification training.

Applicants must meet the military membership, grade, assignment, background investigation, physical, and security requirements. The selectee must complete mandatory Full-Time Support training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, if applicable. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs. A favorable background determination is mandatory, and the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment restrictions concerning qualifying domestic-violence convictions.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard in a compatible military assignment.
• Military grade must be within the specified range: minimum O-1/Second Lieutenant and maximum O-3/Captain; applicants must meet military requirements without creating a grade inversion.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must initiate or possess a National Agency Check with Inquiries background investigation, with a favorable determination required.
• A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
• Must complete mandatory Full-Time Support training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, if applicable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable to male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
• A qualifying domestic-violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position under the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Irregular or overtime hours may be required, including hours outside the normal duty day.
• General experience in technical, specialized, or support work in education and training, including knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, or regulatory requirements, and experience conducting training, curriculum, or instructor activities.
• Specialized experience demonstrating practical knowledge of the subject area and methods and techniques of instruction, such as teaching, administering or supervising training programs, developing or reviewing course materials, evaluating training results, or regularly instructing others in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operation plans and orders for rifle, pistol, and machinegun championships and other National Guard and interservice marksmanship competitions.
• Manage instructional activities related to competitive marksmanship, including small-arms firing schools requested by states and coaches’ clinics.
• Review, write, and update regulations for competitive marksmanship, including competition rules and security directives for weapons and ammunition.
• Maintain contact with State Marksmanship Coordinators in the states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam; provide program information and assistance to enhance and expand their programs.
• Plan and administer National Guard smallbore rifle, smallbore pistol, combat rifle, combat pistol, air pistol, and air rifle tournament programs.
• Assist training officers with the Small Arms Instructor/Range Officer Course and assist in managing National Guard rifle, pistol, and smallbore squads.
• Develop and implement plans, policies, and programs for unit-level small-arms competitions to enhance individual qualification training.
• Provide guidance and training to other assigned personnel performing competitive marksmanship activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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