Training Technician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Charleston AFB, SC

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About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the regular career civil service. The incumbent evaluates and manages the training and education program for an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Group and its subordinate units to support combat readiness. ARTs perform regular civilian assignments and must also meet Air Force Reserve military membership, uniform, specialty, and other military requirements. The regular assignments are ART duties, although some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow full participation in unit training assemblies (UTA). Temporary duty travel may require flying on military or commercial aircraft.

The position administers education, training, and distance-learning programs; manages enlisted training and on-the-job training (OJT); develops instructional products; and coordinates advanced distributed learning and multimedia education and training. It also oversees training data in the Personnel Data System and manages developmental education and Reserve school selection board processes for officers in the Group and subordinate units. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements standards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or be willing and qualified to join.
• Must meet both 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.
• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements standards.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when applicable; one year at the GS-07 level is required for the GS-09 level.
• Must meet one of the qualification pathways: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07; a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience includes applying knowledge of maintenance missions, practices, procedures, policies, guidelines, instructions, and requirements, and analytical and evaluative techniques for identifying, considering, and resolving maintenance training issues.
• Knowledge of military personnel policies, the Reserve mission, training methods and programs, and Air Force Testing Programs.
• Knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software.
• Ability to analyze data and products to determine the adequacy of training programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse group of individuals using tact and courtesy.
• Knowledge of training goals and objectives to advise on managing and implementing unit personnel training goals.
• Knowledge of Air Force Specialty Code skill-level qualifications and update, enhancement, and proficiency training requirements.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; transcripts must be verified before appointment when education is the basis for qualification.
• Must maintain direct deposit as required for federal employees.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period, depending on the position type.
• Work schedule must allow full participation in unit training assemblies.
• May be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and control the Group and subordinate-unit training program to ensure combat readiness.
• Serve as the focal point for Career Development Course (CDC) waivers, reenrollment requests, and two-time CDC failures for the Group and subordinate units.
• Administer education, training, and distance-learning programs.
• Manage enlisted training programs for the Group and advise subordinate-unit training managers.
• Manage the Group's overall OJT program and oversee subordinate units' OJT programs.
• Manage the development of education and training instructional products.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate Advanced Distributed Learning and multimedia education and training programs.
• Monitor the accuracy and reliability of data entered into and maintained in the Personnel Data System (PDS).
• Plan, organize, lead, and control the annual Developmental Education Board and Reserve School Selection Board processes for officers in the Group and subordinate units.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for the employee and family, subject to position eligibility.
• ARTs are eligible for 15 days of active-duty tour each year with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• Authorized permanent change of station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level