Training Technician

Air National Guard Units • Meridian, MS

17d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Mississippi National Guard that requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment. The selectee must wear the military uniform and meet military professional development and readiness requirements. The position is classified as Training Technician, GS-1702-9, Position Description Number PDD3024000.

The Training Technician evaluates and manages the Air National Guard training and education program, ensuring compliance, readiness, and career development support across multiple units. The incumbent serves as Group Unit Training Manager under the direction of the Force Support Squadron Force Development Office, which is the Office of Primary Responsibility for training programs. The role advises group leadership, coordinates with subordinate Unit Training Managers, and implements applicable Headquarters and Major Command policy in unit-level training programs. Duties are performed in accordance with the Personnel Services Delivery Guide.

The position also oversees Career Development Course and upgrade training activity; conducts staff assistance visits and reports on training performance; coordinates formal school allocations, professional military education, and distributed learning; and supports professional development board processes. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires military membership, military grades E1-E6, and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Travel may be required for temporary duty. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs. A valid state driver's license is required if the position requires driving. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Military grade must be E1-E6.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must have at least 24 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-06.
• Must meet general experience requirements, including at least one year of on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level and certification at the next higher level before eligibility for that level.
• Must demonstrate education, training, or experience showing the ability to follow directions and understand and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures, as well as the ability to perform or learn the position's duties.
• Must have basic knowledge of Army or Air Force vision, values, organization, policy, mission, education and training programs, and related policy requirements.
• Must have experience or knowledge in training centers, programs, schools, units, education and training program development or conduct, and training program oversight.
• Must have knowledge of audio-visual presentations, educational tests and measurements, instructional techniques, training evaluations, curriculum and task analysis, learning processes, and education and training systems and products.
• Must have experience with or knowledge of interviews and counseling, training methods, writing and editing, instructional media, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures.
• Must have experience with or knowledge of scheduling training events and facilities, staff assistance visits and training meetings, job qualification standard development, education institution registration, and military personnel classification policies.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, distance-learning knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to present professional courses and briefings and write reports and records.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• May be required to travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, or other transportation for temporary duty.
• Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or to work outside the normal duty day.
• A valid state driver's license is required if operation of a motor vehicle is required.
• A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Candidates required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group training programs and subordinate-unit compliance, serving as the Group Unit Training Manager and primary training policy advisor to the Group Commander or A-Staff Director.
• Plan, develop, and evaluate group-wide education and training initiatives, coordinating with subordinate or assigned Unit Training Managers.
• Interpret and integrate Headquarters and Major Command training policies into unit-level programs, as directed through the Force Development Office.
• Validate and track Career Development Course actions, waiver requests, and reenrollments, and provide guidance and quality assurance for course administration.
• Oversee upgrade-training status and ensure timely 36-month reviews and training documentation.
• Liaise between units and the Force Support Squadron Force Development Office regarding Career Development Course failures and Wing Commander actions.
• Lead staff assistance visits at units within assigned organizations every 36 months, assess compliance and readiness, document findings, identify shortfalls, and provide written feedback to commanders.
• Track corrective actions, advise on policy implementation, and consolidate and brief monthly Training Performance Metrics to the Group Commander or Director.
• Coordinate formal school allocations and attendance, including 7-level and professional military education 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 leadership action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed