Training Technician

Air Education and Training Command • Goodfellow AFB, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Training Technician concerned with performing assignments designed to support technical training. Duties include gathering data and formulating requirements relative to instructional systems, providing direct support to technical training activities, serving as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated technical training support programs, performing or participating in special projects, and performing a variety of administrative duties.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May be required to work overtime and irregular shifts.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of an extensive body of rules, concepts, techniques, procedures, and operations of technical training programs to perform a wide variety of assignments involved in the support of technical training functions. Knowledge of the unit's operations and functions sufficient to evaluate information gathered from various sources and use basic analytical methods and techniques to determine adequacy of, or deficiencies in technical training programs. Knowledge of the technical training program mission and objectives to perform assignments and resolve a wide range of issues using accepted practices.
• Knowledge of the rules, concepts, techniques, procedures, and operations of technical training programs to perform assignments designed to support technical training.
• Knowledge of the organization's operations and functions sufficient to evaluate information gathered from various sources to determine quality, accuracy, and applicability.
• Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input data, and maintain accurate files; a qualified typist is not required.
• Skill in applying basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve conflicts and determine adequacy of, or deficiencies in the program.
• Ability to use one or more established computer programs/software (Microsoft Office) to enter, maintain, sort, and retrieve organizational and/or program data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of graduate-level education from an accredited college or university which is directly related to the work of the position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• A combination of graduate-level education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data and formulates requirements relative to instructional systems and provides direct support to technical training activities.
• Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated technical training support programs.
• Performs or participates in special projects.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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