Training Technician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Keesler AFB, MS

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the training program within the unit maintenance organization. This program includes but is not limited to: on-the-job training (OJT); civilian training requirements; re-training; formal school; instructional systems development (ISD); professional military education; ancillary training; unit training planning; providing technical guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors within maintenance on all aspects of the training programs elements; preparing briefings regarding status of programs; and providing training to newly assigned personnel, those within maintenance functions and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks herein. Manages, plans, and directs the maintenance training program. Manages, implements and oversees all aspects of On-the-Job Training program for maintenance group personnel (ARTs, reservists, civilian employees, supervisors, managers, etc.). Outlines and directs implementation of the maintenance training programs for supervisors and trainers. Manages special certification training program. Maintains automated training references. Develop and provide forecasts for training. Conducts formal and informal staff assistance visits to organizations within unit(s). Manages unit ancillary training programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position
• PCS will NOT be paid
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• AFSC: 3F2X1
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 , or equivalent in other pay systems
• Examples of specialized experience includes assisting in managing the training program within an maintenance organization; on-the-job training (OJT); civilian training requirements; re-training; formal school; instructional systems development (ISD); professional military/civilian education; ancillary/yearly training; unit/organization training planning and providing technical guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors within maintenance on all aspects of the training programs elements
• Must be reflected in your resume
• Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
• You must submit a copy of college transcripts
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
• You must submit a copy of college transcripts
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible
• One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks
• Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements
• Knowledge of AFRC Reserve mission and training methods, policies, procedures, regulations, instructions, and documentation requirements
• Knowledge of training goals and objectives in the management, implementation and instruction of training programs for the maintenance unit(s)
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for analyzing unit training statistics
• Knowledge of and skill in using automated systems to prepare reports and extract data from them
• Ability to analyze automated products to determine adequacy of program and/or deficiencies
• Knowledge of maintenance Air Force Specialty Code skill-level qualifications, update, enhancement, and proficiency training requirements
• Skill in oral and written communication and ability to coordinate with all levels of command to ensure accomplishment of training program objectives
• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position
• The incumbent is required to meet and maintain AirForce Reserve requirements
• Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies
• The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work
• You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position
• ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay
• Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve
• Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application
• A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided
• The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement
• It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable)
• Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment
• Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave
• Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements
• In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards
• If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application
• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements
• You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program
• It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying
• For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here
• To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position
• You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants
• Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date
• Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur
• MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied
• You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP
• PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level
• You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant
• To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Nice To Haves

• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, and directs the maintenance training program
• Manages, implements and oversees all aspects of On-the-Job Training program for maintenance group personnel (ARTs, reservists, civilian employees, supervisors, managers, etc.)
• Outlines and directs implementation of the maintenance training programs for supervisors and trainers
• Manages special certification training program
• Maintains automated training references
• Develop and provide forecasts for training
• Conducts formal and informal staff assistance visits to organizations within unit(s)
• Manages unit ancillary training programs

Benefits

• All the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service
• 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay
• 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

What This Job Offers

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