Training Technician

Air National Guard Units•Otis ANG Base, MA

12d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 102nd Intelligence Wing. The Training Technician serves as the Group Unit Training Manager under the direction of the Force Support Squadron Force Development Office, advising the Group Commander or A-Staff Director on training policy and execution across subordinate units. The position leads group-wide education and training initiatives and coordinates with unit training managers to support compliance and consistent implementation of Headquarters and Major Command policies. The position oversees Career Development Course actions and upgrade training, evaluates unit training programs through Staff Assistance Visits, coordinates formal schools and distance learning, and supports professional development board processes. The incumbent must be a member of, or eligible for immediate membership in, the Massachusetts Air National Guard in a compatible military assignment and must wear the military uniform. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, including knowledge and experience in military education and training programs, training methods, counseling, curriculum development, training evaluation, scheduling, distance learning, and related processes. The incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate SECRET clearance. This is an indefinite position, tenure 3, with a time limit determined by agency needs; a permanent appointment may be possible if a permanent resource becomes available.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, with membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard required before the effective date of placement.
Must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment in the listed military grade if not already a member.
Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
Must be in the listed military grade range: enlisted A1C to TSgt.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
Must have general experience demonstrating the ability to follow directions and understand and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures, or otherwise validate the ability to perform or learn the duties.
Must have knowledge of Army or Air Force education and training programs, including their principles and procedures.
Must have experience with interviews and counseling techniques; training techniques and instruction methods; task analysis; learning processes; curriculum development; training evaluations; and education and training systems and products.
Must have effective writing skills and experience with editing practices, instructional media application, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures.
Must have experience scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits and training meetings; or assisting in work-center and individual job qualification standard development.
Must have knowledge of education institution registration requirements and military personnel classification systems and policies.
Must have experience applying communicative interpersonal skills and distance learning concepts.
Must have experience as a participant and presenter at training and military or civilian conference events.
Must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate SECRET clearance.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation and have a favorable background check.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
The area of consideration is current members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard and those eligible to transfer to it.

Responsibilities

Oversee group training programs and subordinate-unit compliance; serve as Group Unit Training Manager and advise the Group Commander or A-Staff Director on training policy and execution.
Plan, develop, and evaluate group-wide education and training initiatives, coordinate with subordinate or assigned Unit Training Managers, and integrate Headquarters and Major Command training policies into unit programs.
Validate and track Career Development Course actions, waiver requests, and reenrollments; provide administration guidance and quality assurance.
Oversee Upgrade Training status and ensure compliance with 36-month reviews and training documentation; liaise with units and Force Support Squadron Force Development on CDC failures and Wing Commander actions.
Lead Staff Assistance Visits at units within assigned organizations every 36 months to assess compliance and readiness; document findings and shortfalls, provide written feedback, track corrective actions, and consult on policy implementation.
Consolidate and brief the Group Commander or Director monthly on Training Performance Metrics.
Coordinate formal school allocations and attendance, including 7-level and PME quotas; validate prerequisites and communicate requirements to Unit Training Managers.
Oversee Distributed Learning programs and equipment management, and track course material security and scheduling.
Manage Professional Development Board submissions; review nominations, prepare selection recommendations and board packages, advise applicants, and consolidate recommendations for Group Commander or Director action.
Perform other duties as assigned.