Training Technician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Charleston AFB, SC

12h

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the regular career civil service. The incumbent evaluates and manages the training and education program for an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Group and its subordinate units to support combat readiness. ART duties are the incumbent’s regular assignments, although non-ART duties may be assigned and generally will not exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule will be aligned to allow full participation in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent may need to fly in military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments (TDY) and performs other related duties as assigned.

ARTs receive benefits available to federal employees in the competitive civil service and are eligible for 15 days of active-duty tour each year with military leave granted at full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members may be called to active duty during a national emergency. Selected candidates must meet both civilian qualifications and Air Force Reserve military requirements, including obtaining Reserve membership, wearing the uniform, maintaining job-specific military specialty requirements, and meeting applicable military standards.

This position is obligated to the former incumbent, who has return rights under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon that employee’s return, the selected incumbent may be displaced from the position; efforts will be made to find an equivalent position at the same grade within the commuting area, without loss of seniority, status, or tenure.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join.
• Must meet civilian qualifications and uniformed Air Force Reserve requirements, including wearing the uniform and maintaining job-specific military specialty requirements and applicable age, height, weight, and physical-fitness standards.
• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service, including knowledge of established maintenance missions, practices, procedures, policies, guidelines, instructions, and requirements, and analytical and evaluative techniques for identifying, considering, and resolving maintenance training issues; OR a qualifying 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.; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience. Transcripts are required when using education to qualify.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-07 level is required for GS-09, when TIG rules apply.
• Knowledge of military personnel policies, the Reserve mission, training methods and programs, and Air Force Testing Programs.
• Knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software.
• Ability to analyze data and products to determine the adequacy of training programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse individuals using tact and courtesy.
• Knowledge of training goals and objectives to advise on their management and implementation for unit personnel.
• Knowledge of Air Force Specialty Code skill-level qualifications and related update, enhancement, and proficiency training requirements.
• Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and standards.
• Military members applying for appointment before retirement or separation must provide acceptable service documentation; the statement of service, when used, must indicate separation from active duty within 120 days of the announcement closing date and include the specified service details.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide evidence that it is equivalent to conventional U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and control the Group and subordinate-unit training program to ensure combat readiness.
• Serve as the focal point for Career Development Course (CDC) waivers, reenrollment requests, and two-time CDC failures for the Group and subordinate units.
• Administer education, training, and distance-learning programs.
• Manage enlisted training programs for the Group and advise subordinate-unit training managers.
• Manage the Group’s on-the-job training (OJT) program and oversee subordinate units’ OJT programs.
• Manage the development of education and training instructional products.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate operations of Advanced Distributed Learning and multimedia education and training programs.
• Monitor the accuracy and reliability of data entered into and maintained in the Personnel Data System (PDS).
• Plan, organize, lead, and control the annual Developmental Education Board and Reserve School Selection Board processes for Group and subordinate-unit officers.
• Participate fully in unit training assemblies according to the aligned work schedule.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits; the specific benefits available depend on the position type.
• 15 days of active-duty tour each year for ARTs, with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• Relocation may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable rules and agreements.

What This Job Offers

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