Training Technician

Air National Guard Units•Indiantown Gap, PA

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, assigned to the PA 193rd Regional Support Group. The position is Training Technician, GS-1702-09, Position Description Number T6380000. One or more positions may be filled. The appointment is excepted service, and accession is contingent on verification of a Tier 3 security clearance. The position is non-bargaining, and permanent change of station costs will not be paid. The Training Technician oversees Group training programs and subordinate-unit compliance. The role coordinates career development course and upgrade-training oversight, validates and tracks CDC actions, waiver requests, and reenrollments, conducts Staff Assistance Visits, and evaluates unit training programs. It also manages formal schools and distance-learning integration and supports commander-level board processes and force-development initiatives. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation and may be required to complete a trial period. Direct deposit is mandatory. Specialized experience must include at least 24 months of relevant experience, such as providing guidance and quality assurance for CDC administration, tracking corrective actions, advising on policy implementation, and tracking course-material security and scheduling. Related graduate education may also be used to qualify, subject to documentation requirements.

Requirements

Meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
Successfully complete a trial period if required.
Participate in direct deposit.
Accession is contingent upon verification of a Tier 3 security clearance.
Have at least 24 months of specialized experience relevant to the duties, such as providing guidance and quality assurance for CDC administration, tracking corrective actions, consulting on policy implementation, and tracking course-material security and scheduling.
Demonstrate general experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, recognizing solutions, planning and organizing work, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Provide transcripts or other documentation if using education to qualify.
If required under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered for Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

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. may be used to qualify.

Responsibilities

Oversee Group training programs and subordinate-unit compliance.
Coordinate Career Development Course (CDC) and upgrade-training oversight.
Validate and track CDC actions, waiver requests, and reenrollments from subordinate units.
Conduct Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and evaluate unit training programs.
Manage formal schools and distance-learning integration.
Support commander-level board processes and force-development initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.