Training Technician

Pacific Air Forces • Eielson AFB, AK

5d

About The Position

The Training Technician serves as the single point of contact for planning, administering, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive internal training and readiness program for military and civilian personnel assigned to the unit. The position also oversees Unit Deployment Management (UDM) functions to ensure assigned personnel are qualified and ready to meet Air Expeditionary Force requirements.

The role manages the squadron training program, administers training programs for military and civilian personnel, plans and oversees unit-level deployment activities, and conducts analyses. It establishes metrics and systems analysis processes so unit and higher-level management can assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures.

The incumbent must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance, complete UDM training within six months, and maintain training currency. Occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft may be required. Work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be required; shift work and emergency overtime may also be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must successfully complete UDM training within six months and maintain currency.
• Must meet the specialized experience, education, or combined experience-and-education qualification requirements for the GS-1702 series at the GS-09 level.
• Specialized experience requires at least one year at the GS-08 level or equivalent, including knowledge of training program management and unit deployment readiness; applicable DoD, Air Force, and major command directives and procedures; organization and communication skills; and ability to apply standard practices to solve problems.
• Alternatively, qualifying education is a related 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.; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
• Alternatively, a qualifying combination of graduate-level education and experience may be used when the computed percentage of requirements is at least 100%; transcripts must be submitted.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-08 is required for GS-09 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of service-based programs and objectives and military, civilian, or comparable industry training-program processes.
• Knowledge of deployment evaluation methods and procedures, and the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to training resources and test and measurement.
• Knowledge of federal and agency deployment and mobilization concepts, principles, procedures, regulations, and laws relevant to UDM management.
• Basic knowledge of budget preparation as it relates to training operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Ability to identify, gather, develop, and analyze data and make recommendations concerning unit readiness and training.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must provide proof of U.S. education accreditation or foreign-education equivalency when applicable.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, or emergency overtime.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, develop, and evaluate the unit’s internal training and readiness program for military and civilian personnel.
• Oversee Unit Deployment Management functions and ensure personnel are qualified and ready to meet Air Expeditionary Force requirements.
• Manage the squadron training program and administer training programs for military and civilian personnel.
• Plan, organize, and oversee unit-level deployment activities.
• Perform analysis activities.
• Establish metrics and system analysis processes for unit and higher-level management to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Childcare discounts may be available for eligible employees in direct childcare positions and other assigned CYP and FCC personnel.

What This Job Offers

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