Training Technician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Dover AFB, DE

2d

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the Education and Training Technician Series, 1702. The position evaluates and manages the training and education program for an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Group and its subordinate units to support combat readiness. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and are subject to both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. The incumbent’s regular assignments are ART duties, though some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. The position may require temporary-duty travel aboard military or commercial aircraft, and the incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

The position requires Air Force Reserve membership, either as a current member or by joining, and the ability to meet and maintain applicable Reserve and job-specific military requirements. This includes wearing the uniform and meeting applicable age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. The position may be subject to immediate call to active duty during a national emergency. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or be willing and qualified to join.
• Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and standards, including uniformed military qualifications, wearing the uniform, job-specific military specialty requirements, and applicable age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.
• Obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Meet the specialized-experience requirement through one of the stated qualification paths: at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent; a qualifying master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100 percent of the requirements.
• For applicable merit-promotion applicants, meet the GS time-in-grade requirement of one year at GS-07 for the GS-09 level.
• Demonstrate knowledge of military personnel policies, the Reserve mission, training methods and programs, and Air Force Testing Programs.
• Have knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software.
• Be able to analyze data and products to assess the adequacy of training programs.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse individuals using tact and courtesy.
• Know training goals and objectives well enough to advise on their management and implementation for unit personnel.
• Know Air Force Specialty Code skill-level qualifications and update, enhancement, and proficiency-training requirements.
• Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education; education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Register for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Have direct deposit, as required for federal employees.

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 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 the 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 process for Group and subordinate-unit officers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, with eligibility dependent on position type.
• 15 days of active-duty tour each year for ARTs, with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• Relocation and recruitment incentives may be offered.
• If authorized, permanent change of station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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