Training Technician

Air Education and Training Command • Keesler AFB, MS

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About The Position

The Training Technician serves in a technical training support role. The position gathers data and formulates requirements related to instructional systems, provides direct support to technical training activities, and serves as the resident subject matter expert for mandated technical training support programs. The role also involves participating in special projects and performing administrative duties.

Requirements

• Meet the specialized experience, education, or combination-of-education-and-experience requirements for the GS-06 position. Specialized experience is one year equivalent to the GS-05 level, including experience with flying training program rules, procedures, operations, and development of academic training schedules aligned with syllabus objectives; evaluating scheduling information and identifying deficiencies; and applying knowledge of the flying training mission to resolve issues.
• Alternatively, have successfully completed graduate-level education in a directly related field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the work, or a combination of qualifying education and experience. Transcripts must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at the GS-05 level for the GS-06 level, if the requirement applies.
• Knowledge of technical training program rules, concepts, techniques, procedures, and operations.
• Knowledge of organizational operations and functions to evaluate information from various sources for quality, accuracy, and applicability.
• Knowledge of office automation software, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and enter data, and maintain accurate files.
• Skill in applying basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve conflicts and identify program adequacy or deficiencies.
• Ability to use established computer programs, including Microsoft Office, to enter, maintain, sort, and retrieve organizational or program data.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with tact and courtesy.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Federal employees are required to use direct deposit.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• May be required to work overtime and irregular shifts, and travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and formulate requirements related to instructional systems.
• Provide direct support to technical training activities.
• Serve as the resident subject matter expert for mandated technical training support programs.
• Perform or participate in special projects.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; benefit eligibility depends on position type and employment schedule.

What This Job Offers

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